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Life
By Paul Laurence Dunbar
A crust of bread and a corner to sleep in, A minute to smile and an hour to weep in, A pint of joy to a peck of trouble, And never a laugh, but the moans come double; And that is life! A crust and a corner that love makes precious, With a smile to warm and the tears to refresh us, And joy seems sweeter when cares come after, And a moan is the finest of foils for laughter; And that is life! We will miss you, Marc and your grandchildren My Brother, you will never know how much I truly loved you. Having you to talk to everyday is what I will miss the most. No words can describe the sorrow I feel. You are on my mind every day. Brother you were one of a kind. In my heart you will live always.
We, the family of Brother Ralph Louis, offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends, Church members, neighbors and everyone for your prayers, cards, and kind words of encouragement offered to each of us. We also would like to acknowledge the Emergency Room staff of Baptist DeSoto Hospital. ~The Family
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Family & Friends of Mr. Ralph Louis
~ Interments & Committal Rites ~ Full Military Honors Thursday, August 4, 2022 • 1:00 P.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
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Henry Ralph, Ralph, you have left us way too soon. You possessed so much knowledge, common sense, wisdom and love That we needed you to continue to share and bestow on us. You were my rock, my role model, my knight in shining armor. No problem was ever too large or too small for you Where you didn’t put a positive spin on the situation. You were the person we always could count on. On Tuesday morning you passed the baton, And we know it’s our turn to carry the family load. We love you my brother and will deeply miss you. James Ralph, I can’t find the words to say goodbye. I keep thinking that I will talk to you later today or tomorrow on the phone. You were only a phone call away. I believe I could have called you day or night, no matter the time. I will forever miss you and love you. Your Sister, Shirley
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Life’s Reflections
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alph Elijah Louis was born on August 6, 1946, to the late Abner and Zella M. Louis, in Winnsboro, Louisiana. He received his Heavenly wings on July 26, 2022. He gave himself to God at the early age of 5, when he was baptized by Rev. H. P. Jenkins of the True Light Baptist Church of Winnsboro. Ralph was the second of 4 siblings. He wanted to be remembered as a hard-working Christian man that gave his all to every task he undertook. Ralph leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Noreda Louis; son Marc Louis of Pelham, AL; daughter Marshea Matthews of Monroe, LA; brothers Henry L. (Zenobia) Moore of Chicago, IL and James E. (Lynda) Louis of LaPlace, LA; sister Shirley J. Samuel of Metairie, LA; grandchildren Ikari Louis, Takaion Louis, Noel Louis, LaTerra Harris and Kasherra Harris; Sister-in-law Brenda (Herman) Gamble of Chicago; and a host of other relatives and friends. “I want everyone to know that I lived a good full life, with the ups and downs. I want everyone to leave this funeral full of joy and happiness as I have lived.” ~ Ralph E. Louis
To my Husband
Thank you for the many great years we’ve spent together. And for being a wonderful and understanding husband who was always there when I needed you the most. The void that is left in my heart can never be filled and I will miss you so much. In you I’ve found the love of my life and my closet, truest friend. I will always cherish the precious moments we’ve shared. You’ll forever be in my heart until we meet again. Your Loving Wife Noreda
“I’m Free”
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard the call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To Laugh, to Love, to Work, to Play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting had left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A Friendship shared, a Laugh, a Kiss O yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a Loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free.
Order of Celebration
Thursday, August 4, 2022 • 11:00 A.M. Brown Missionary Baptist Church 980 Stateline Road East • Southaven, Mississippi 38671 Pastor Bartholomew Orr, Officiating Processional Musical Selection......................................................BMBC Music Ministry Scripture Readings: Psalms 122:1-8 NIV......................................Pastor Terence Green John 3:16-17 NIV............................................Pastor Terence Green Prayer of Comfort.......................................................Pastor Terence Green Musical Selection......................................................BMBC Music Ministry Silent Reading of Obituary Acknowledgements............................................................................BMBC Eulogy...................................................................Pastor Bartholomew Orr Recessional
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