Ralph Beeler Self, 81, of Grottoes, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at his home. Mr. Self was born on June 12, 1927, in the Brushy Run area of Pendleton County, W.Va. to the late Alvin Self and Emma Rosetta Alt Self.

Ralph served in the United States Air Force and retired after 25 years achieving the rank of Master Sgt. His military career guided him to the Pentagon, where he met his former wife, Marjorie J. Self. Together, they opened Ralph's Grill on Market Street in downtown Harrisonburg. He later was employed by Kawneer Company, Inc. and retired in 1992 then assisted part-time at Whetsel Seed Company in Harrisonburg.

He is survived by a son, Ralph B. "Sonny" Self Jr. and wife, Karen, of Mathias, W.Va.; a daughter, Patricia S. "Pat" Jackson and husband, Rick, of Harrisonburg; two brothers, Paul R. Self and Delmar D. Self; three sisters, Doris McDaniel, Eva R. Ailer and Ruth Fulk; one granddaughter, Kimberli D. Jackson of Harrisonburg, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Pinkney R. Self, John T. Self and G. Orville Self.

Pastor Wayne Wright will conduct a funeral service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends this evening from 7:00-9:00 at the funeral home or may call anytime at the home of his daughter, 2411 Reservoir St., Harrisonburg.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.

	1. 04-08-2008 10:10
	My deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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	2. 04-08-2008 20:04
	Sonny and family,    We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We are unable to be there but you are in our thoughts and prayers today.     Our love and sympathies,  Tom & Babs

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	3. 04-08-2008 20:29
	You are in our thoughts and prayers, Sonny. We know this is a difficult time for you and your family and send our deepest sympathies to you all.    Sincerely,  Joy and Harry

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	4. 04-08-2008 20:57
	Sonny,Karen and family,  We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Sonny. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts daily.   Our Love and deepest sympathies to you all,  Kathy and Ken

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	5. 04-08-2008 22:59
	Sonny,  Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father.  Know our thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen, and your family.  Sincerely,  Jane & Jim

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	6. 05-08-2008 07:01
	Pat & Rick  Deepest sympathies for your loss and even though I can't be there, you are in my prayers.

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	7. 06-08-2008 08:07
	If Jim were living he would remember all of you, and most certainly want me to express concern and sympathy for your loss.  God is a \"very present help in trouble\", and with His Love and my church family the past 10 years have been good. Praying that your memories are all good ones.  Mrs. James K. Sullivan (Jo Anna)

Ralph B. Self

	8. 07-08-2008 19:38
	Aunt Karen and Uncle Sonny, We are so sorry to hear of your loss and know this is a hard time for you all. We are thinking of you and offer our sympathy. We know he will live on in your memory.

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	9. 11-08-2008 13:46
	so sorry to read of your fathers passing. I know this must be extremely hard on you and your family - we are keeping you all in our prayers

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	10. 11-08-2008 15:00
	Uncle Sonny & family,  We were sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. As you grieve, we hope you can find comfort in knowing that his spirit is surely watching over you from heaven above.

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