Charles Edward Ralston, 70, husband of Loretta Smith Ralston, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., surrounded by his family.

He was born May 21, 1949 to the late Charles and Mary Thompson Ralston in Winchester. He retired from Rockwell Int. Winchester, and Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond, Ky.

In addition to his wife of 52 years, Charles is survived by his son Joel (Regina) Ralston and his daughter Donna (Bob) Sowell; 7 grandchildren, Justin (Ashlee) Perry, Charli (Brad) Willoughby, Josh Tackett, Daniel Ralston, Courtney (Jake) Ayala, Jason Ralston and Janna Haggard; 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister Geraldine (Ralston) Wilson, brother-in-law Charles Ray Thomas and sisters-in-law Sylvia and Elizabeth Ralston.

He is preceded in death by brothers Robert and Danny Ralston, sisters Donna Ralston and Patty Thomas; brother-in-law Jay Wilson, brother and sister-in-law Arthur and Sandra Parido.

Pallbearers are: James Jacobs, Robert Ralston, Matt Bealert, Carl and Matt Wasson, Eddie and Stuart Thomas and Ron O’Hair. Honorary pallbearers are: Carl Clevinger, Johnny Smith, Tommy Warner, Charles Thomas, Rusty Wright, Gerald Farmer, Donnie Claypoole and Thomas Sands.

Services will be held Tuesday, October 15, at 1:00 pm at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, Winchester. with Janice Claypoole officiating. Visitation will be Monday, October 14, from 6:00-8:00 pm. at the funeral home. Burial in Winchester Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests to send donations to St. Joseph Hospital, 1 St. Joseph Dr., Lexington, Ky. 40504.