Funeral service for Mr. Ralph Phil Templeton age 68, of Taft, will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Wednesday August 17, 2016 at Higgins Funeral Home, with Rev. Dicky Sebastian and Rev. Jason Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery. Mr. Templeton passed away August 15, 2016 at Lynchburg Nursing Center.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Ralph Erskine and Julia Warren Templeton. Mr. Templeton was a retired lifetime member of the Machinists Union Stone Bridge Local Unit 2385, an employee at Goodman Manufacturing for 38 years, a member of the Molino Baptist Church, and served 18 years on the Molino Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years Barbara Templeton of Taft; his son Coby (Tina) Templeton of Fayetteville; grandchildren Emily and Alyssa Templeton; a sister Carolyn (Ray) Moffett; and nephews Mickey (Sharon) Moffett and Paul (Lynnita) Moffett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Bobby Templeton.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday August 16, 2016 from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multi-County Cancer Support Network at P.O. Box 470 Fayetteville, TN 37334.
12 Comments To "Ralph Phil Templeton"
#1 Comment By Mary On August 16, 2016 @ 3:07 pm
So sorry for your loss. Phil was a really nice person. Worked with him at goodman.
#2 Comment By Nancy Woods On August 16, 2016 @ 3:46 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Phil, we worked together many years at Amana-Goodman in Quality and I pray for the family in their time of sorrow.
#3 Comment By Kathy D. Smith On August 16, 2016 @ 4:59 pm
Barbara I am so sorry for your loss. I’m out of town or I would come to see you it’s been a long time since the paper office. Please take care. You will be in my prayer.
#4 Comment By janice king On August 16, 2016 @ 7:53 pm
Very sorry to learn of the death of phil.
I Worked with him at Goodman he was always
smiling. Nice person.
May God give you comfort .
#5 Comment By Sue McKinney On August 17, 2016 @ 3:48 am
To family, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Phil. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
#6 Comment By Marie and Dennis Caldwell On August 17, 2016 @ 12:55 pm
Phil was a sweet man. I remember working with him years ago with the Firemans Jam. He had such a good attitude and a wonderful smile. Prayers for the family. He will be missed so much.
#7 Comment By Jerry and Emily King On August 17, 2016 @ 5:09 pm
So sorry for your loss. Phil was a good man.
#8 Comment By Jim & Roberta Kidd On August 17, 2016 @ 6:32 pm
We send our sympathy to all the family members in the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you at this sad time.
#9 Comment By Debbie Morris On August 17, 2016 @ 11:21 pm
So sorry to hear the sad news about Phil. He was such a sweet person. My prayers are with all the family.
#10 Comment By Janice H. Bolner On August 18, 2016 @ 1:11 am
Carolyn,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your bother. Please know I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
#11 Comment By Gary and Brenda Badenhop On August 18, 2016 @ 1:42 am
I knew Phil all my growing-up years in school. He was a good & caring person always. I had not seen him in years. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. You are in my thoughts at this sad time. Brenda
#12 Comment By Glinda Curtis Stahl On August 18, 2016 @ 3:04 am
Barbara I am so very sorry for your loss I did know about Phil’s death until just a few minutes ago Joan Quick just called me We both send our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with and your family