Ralph Edwin Barnes

CAPTAIN RALPH EDWIN BARNES\nage 56\nCaptain Ralph E. Barnes of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully with his family around him on May 4, 2012.\nRalph was born on January 12, 1956 in Laurel, Maryland to Paul and the late Clara Barnes.\nHe was the beloved husband of Valerie (Hoffman) Barnes and the loving father of Ralph Barnes, Audra Keeler, Evelyn Spring and Amber Johns. He was a devoted grandfather of Jackson Barnes, Michaela and Joseph Braun, Madison Keeler, Annabell Spring and Lillian Keeler. He was the brother of Dinah, David, Cindy and Ellen.\nFor over 30 years, Ralph has been operating heavy equipment. He got his start at his father’s company – Pilot Construction. He then became a foreman at Gudelsky Materials.\nHis true love was fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. He loved and fulfilled his dream as Captain of the “Valerie Ann”. He was a faithful patron of Happy Harbor and a beloved waterman.\nRalph was a big fan of the Baltimore Ravens and enjoyed watching Nascar. He was a member of the Deale Elks Lodge.\nRalph was known by many names – son, husband, dad, grandfather, captain and friend. His fishing pole is now silent, but his love lives on in all who knew him. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ralph Edwin Barnes please visit our Sympathy Store.