Ralph Hamilton Turner, 66, of Manchester, KY and originally from Cleveland, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Ralph was an avid lover of the Tennessee Volunteers, Atlanta Braves, and Houston Rockets. He loved traveling, adventures, and most of all, his family. For 24 years, Ralph shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure with his partner, Tena. Together they traveled over a million miles, building a life centered on love, hard work, and unwavering devotion to one another and their daughter. They were best friends who could make each other laugh endlessly, even in difficult moments. Ralph worked tirelessly both at his job and at home, always striving to provide everything his family needed and much of what they wanted. His love, dedication, humor, and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Helen Turner; maternal grandparents Hamilton and Margaret Goins; and paternal grandparents Warren and Maude Turner.

Survivors include his partner, Tena Wilson; daughters, Mariena Chae’ Wilson and Olivia Todd; grandson, Gabriel Todd; granddaughter, Na'kiyah Todd; sister, Margaret Ridge (Mike) of Georgetown; nephew, Michael Ridge Jr. (Emily) of Cleveland; niece, Meghan Caldwell (Robby) of Memphis; and a host of beloved cousins.

The funeral service will be Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 5:00pm in the chapel of Buckner & Fike Funeral Home & Cremation. The family will receive friends from 3:00pm- 5:00pm at the funeral home.

In honor of Ralph’s love and devotion to his family, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, monetary contributions be made toward Mariena Chae’ Wilson’s education at https://gofund.me/62e897b69

Buckner & Fike Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.