In Memory Of Lonnie Ralph (Ralph) Treadway

25th April 1922 – 16th March 2010

"To My Coal Mining Husband"

This memorial website was created in the memory of Lonnie (Ralph) Ralph Treadway, born in Artie, West Virginia on the 25th April 1922 and passed away on the 16th March 2010, 87 years of age.

Biography

Full Name: Lonnie Ralph (Ralph) Treadway

Born: 25th April 1922

Passed Away: 16th March 2010

Age: 87 years of age

Location: Dawson, West Virginia

Country: The United States

Spouse: Vivian Treadway

Father: Homer Lee Treadway

Mother: Nancy Alice Buzzard Treadway

Birth Place: Artie, West Virginia

Children: Vonda Lugene Thomas, Marion, Ralph, Ruth Cadle, David, Daniel, Lonnie, Barbara Slaughter, Timmy, Rita McClanahan, Patricia Hutsenpiller, Steve

Siblings: Myrtle Pozzie, David, Lee, Lindon, Joyce Heater, Carol Gillespie, Glendon (Mick)

Occupation: Coal Miner

Memorial Links

This memorial was created by Patricia on 14 Mar 2010(update)

In Memory Of Lonnie (Ralph) Ralph Treadway

Survived By: Ralph is survived by wife Vivian of 70 years and 10 children: Vonda Thomas (David) of Brownstown, Michigan; Ruth Cadle (Dan) of Newton Falls, Ohio; David Treadway (Julie) of Newberry, Florida; Daniel Treadway (Alice) of Providence, Kentucky; Lonnie Treadway (Marcia) of Rainelle, West Virginia; Barbara Slaughter (Elliott) of Dublin, Virginia; Timmy Treadway (Cindy) of Christiansburg, Virginia; Rita McClanahan (Blain) of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia; Patricia Hutsenpiller (Danny) of Dawson, West Virginia; and Steve Treadway (Teresa) of Christiansburg, Virginia; sisters Joyce Heater of Salisbury, North Carolina; and Carol Gillespie of Waynesville, Ohio

To My Coal Mining Husband

Often when under the mountains you go
To make us a living by mining coal
To God above a prayer I pray
That He keep you safe throughout the day.

That He'll bring you home to your family you love
That we may strive together for that home above
With strength and health for your body He'll supply
And when you need Him most, He'll hear your cry.

When morning comes and off to work you go
My loneliness for you I try not to show
Patiently through the day I wait
And trust you with God by His marvelous faith.

Many dangers could come throughout the day
That from your family you'd be taken away
But on bended knees I often say
God keep him safe through another day.

And when to that beautiful home we go
With friends and relatives whom we love so
You'll never know the joy there is in my heart
At the thought of being together and never apart.

With an honest heart I thank God above
For you, a husband he gave me to love
Yet many things in life we don't understand
But by the love He has given us we walk hand in hand.

Vivian Treadway
September 1949

Poetry In Memory of Lonnie Treadway

Photo Albums

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Photos

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Ralph and Vivian

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Online Condolence Guest Book

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22 Mar 2010 – from Kimberly Christian

I will always remember Bro. Ralph sittint up there playing his guitar and steel in church. He was always happy and full of cheer. He has given my family and I a lot of apples too. I still have apple butter in here made with his wolf river apples. My family loves it! My prayers go out to the family...I know how it feels to lose a parent. My mom was Dora Lee Loudermilk and she passed away almost 9 years ago. She is the one that made your mom and dad's 50th wedding cake. Fond memories will alwa... ť read more

21 Mar 2010 – from JERRY JOHNSON

VONDA SO SORRY I DIDN'T MAKE IT TO SUPPORT YOU WHEN YOUR DAD PASSED ME AND MY DAUGHTER WERE ON WAY THERE FOR THE SERVICES FOR SAT. AND WE HAD BEEN GONE AN HOUR AND GOT A CALL ABOUT MOM SHE HAS HAD ANOTHER STROKE PLUS WE HAVE TO MET WITH DRS TOMORROW ITS DOESN'T LOOK GOOD. I DO HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND AND I GOT MORE BAD NEWS ON DOC THIS WEEK. THANK GOD THAT WE HAVE HIM BECAUSE IF WE DIDN'T I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHERE MY MIND WOULD BE. SO I'M SO SORRY MY PAL BUT YOU WERE WITH MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. ... ť read more

19 Mar 2010 – from Chasity Stevens

Tim, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, -Chasity & Chris

19 Mar 2010 – from mae keeney

i sure will miss hearing you play and sing

19 Mar 2010 – from Glen Treadway

My apple trees are a mess.I think of uncle Ralph every year when I try to trim them (Ijust make them worse I think)and wish he could come out here and show me which limbs to cut the way he did when Steve and I were boys and helped him prune his trees.

19 Mar 2010 – from froud cooper

froud cooper , son of etha cooper , froud is sad to loose him he has kept in touch with us for years , we loved to hear him and vivian sing , they were an insperation to do well we will miss his xmas cards

18 Mar 2010 – from donna stokes

to all the family and friends of him god bless u all and god be with u in this time. i have good memories of him and his music, flowers, and love he had between his wife.family and friends love, naoma & donna

18 Mar 2010 – from Janet & Roy Murphy

Tim: Roy and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. We are praying for you and your family. We are so happy that you come from such a loving Christian family. Cindy has always told us how much she loves your parents and your family, so we know they are good people. God Bless You All.

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19 Jul 2010 Trish placed this flower in memory The roses are blooming daddy, makes me think of you!	27 Apr 2010 Vonda Thomas placed this flower in memory Flowers for your Birthday Dad, I love you.	22 Mar 2010 Kimberly Christian placed this flower in memory God Blessings to you all!!!

19 Mar 2010 Timmy Dean placed this flower in memory I look forward to making music with you in Heaven, I love you Dad.	19 Mar 2010 Bobbie Slaughter placed this flower in memory I love you Daddy	19 Mar 2010 Shirley Williams placed this flower in memory Thoughts and Prayers are with your family

19 Mar 2010 Meggan Midkiff placed this flower in memory	18 Mar 2010 Susan Hutsenpiller placed this flower in memory You are in my thoughts and prayers.	18 Mar 2010 donna stokes &naoma binion placed this flower in memory we love u & will miss u . See u in heaven

18 Mar 2010 Sue placed this flower in memory Praying for each and everyone	18 Mar 2010 Ariel Treadway placed this flower in memory	18 Mar 2010 Addy placed this flower in memory We'll take care of Grandma until she's ready to come home with you. I love you Grandpa!

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Family Friend Kimberly	Daughter Bobbie	Friend Susan
Niece Donna	Cousin Theresa	Granddaughter Ariel
Niece Janis	Friend Eddie	Niece Tammy
Family Member Merrell & Donna Cadle	Daughter Vonda	Family Friend James W Alford