Ralph Bearse

Ralph BEARSE, 77, of Bessemer died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham. He was born on Friday, April 21, 1933, in South Chatham, MA, Son of the late Walden Francis Bearse and the late Zelma Merdis Jerauld Bearse. He was a Ret. Senior Master Sargent with the United States Air Force. Surviving are his Wife, Linda Bearse of Bessemer, AL; 3 Sons, Ralph H. (Mary Ann) Bearse of Mobile, AL, David Bearse of Birmingham, AL, Bob (Sheryl) Bearse of Mobile, AL; 3 Grandchildren, Holly Bearse, Allana Bearse, and Matthew Bearse. Friends will be received from 10-11, Monday, June 7, 2010 @ Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Monday, June 7, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randol Mims, Rev. Andy Mims, and Rev. Jeff Isbell officiating. Interment will follow at 1:15 P.M. in Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL. No Flowers, please make donations to the Disabled Veterans Association or Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1765 Dotson Dr., Bessemer, AL 35022. Martin Funeral Home directing. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com