Ralph E. Ikerd Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph E. Ikerd of Orleans, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 6, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph E. Ikerd to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph "Tick" Ikerd and Ruth Emberton Ikerd; his brother Gordon Douglas; and his sister-in-law Joyce Douglas. He is survived by: his wife Judith Leigh Price; his children, Liz Smith (Jeremy) of Orleans, IN, Jason Slaughter (Amy) of Parkville, MO, Robert Ikerd of Orleans, IN and Drew Ikerd of Paoli, IN; his grandchildren, Jaxton Smith (Gracie) of Bloomington, IN, Luke Slaughter (Katelyn) of Gladstone, MO, Hadleigh McCullough (Bryce) of Zionsville, IN, Chandler Ikerd (Makiya) of Orleans, IN, Kendra Lonigro (Jeremy) of St. Peters, MO, Elle Ikerd (Chase) of Bedford, IN, Noah Slaughter of Parkville, MO, Korbin Ikerd (Britta) of Bloomfield, IN and Addison Ikerd of Bloomfield, IN; his great grandchildren, Addalyn, Lexi Slaughter of Gladston, MO and Colter Ikerd of Orleans, IN; his sister Connie Mallott (Matt) of The Villages, FL; his nephew Scott Douglas (Eliana) of Bedford, IN; and his niece Diane Douglas of Bedford, IN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Orange County Cancer Patient Services at PO Box 5, Paoli, IN 47454 or via VENMO @OCCPS or PayPal. Donations can also be made to Kinzley Carroll's GoFundMe Page.
