Ralph Fife Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph Fife of Jolo, West Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 3, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Vickie Fife; his daughter Sarah Fife; his stepsons, Gary Hicks and Christopher Hicks; his parents, Virginia "Jenny" Stewart and Benton Fife; his siblings, James Fife, Bruce Fife and Deanna Fife; his siblings-in-law, Tom Poore, Dean Poore, Bill Poore, Connell Muncy, Lonnie Patrick, Johnnie Lester, Ray Christian, Ann Poore, Sue Poore and Betty Patrick; his nephews, Josh Fife and Tony Christian; and his close friend Jeff Mullins.

He is survived by: his children, Ralph Wayne Fife (Kim Vance) and Jennifer Larae Vance (Justin Vance) of Jolo, WV; his sister Pauline Christian of Gary, WV; his parents-in-law, Carol and John D Lester of Bartley, WV; the mother of his children Dorothy "Poochie" Fife of Grundy, VA; his grandchildren, Haley Fife Curll (Duncan Curll) of Jolo, WV, Samuel Fife of Jolo, WV, Ethan Vance of Jolo, WV, Brayden Vance of Jolo, WV, Ryleigh Vance of Jolo, WV and Kory Vance of Jolo, WV; and his great grandchildren, Carter and Camryn Curll. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made directly towards funeral expenses at Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger WV.