Ralph Marvin Cloar, Sr.

Unknown - Sep 6th, 2009
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Biography: Ralph Marvin Cloar,Sr. was born in Sweet Home, Arkansas, at the family residence to the late John Franklin Cloar and Sally Jane McCracken Cloar on January 3, 1915, and departed this life in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 6,2009, at the age of 94. He graduated from Pine Bluff High School and attended Arkansas Polytechnic College before being employed by the Pine Bluff Post Office for 38 years where he retired as Postmaster. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially the love of his life, who survives him, Virginia Tidwell Cloar to whom he was married for 73 years. Mr. Cloar was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed the game of baseball. He and Virginia raised three sons in Southside Baptist Church, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Franklin Cloar and Sally Jane McCracken Cloar; his siblings, Lee Cloar, Clyde Cloar, Ava Johnson, Elmer Tarpley and Margaret Garner; and one grandchild, Mary Virginia Cloar Struthers. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Cloar; three sons, Ralph Cloar, Jr. and his wife, Katy, Frank T. Cloar, Robert R.Cloar and his wife Mary Lynne; sister, Lois Forsythe; his grandchildren, Frank T. Cloar, Jr, Margaret Lynn Cooper, Ralph Cloar, III, Elizabeth Burle, Kimberly Burton, Justin Cloar and Ginelle Cloar; and his great-grandchildren, Jonathan Cloar, Julia Struthers, Haley Cooper, Mary Elise Cooper, Grace Cloar, Frank Cloar, Nicholas Cloar, Jack Cloar, Lou Burle, Andrew Burton, Kendall Cloar and Henry Cloar. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 5700 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72207; or a charity of your choice. Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church at 5700 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Thursday, September 10, at 10 a.m. and a visitation immediately following at the church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(20)
Tom Donovan
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ralph, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I trust that God will assist you and your family in this time of pain and sorrow. Please know that my prayers are with you and your entire family.
Michele and Smith Townsend
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We hope you can find comfort in the knowledge that your grief is shared by Ralph Sr.'s friends and by those who are thinking of you. Our love and deepest sympathy to the Cloar Family.
Thomas Madding, Jr
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mrs. Cloar, Ralph Jr, Tommy, and Bobby,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Sorry I was unable to attend the service and tell you in person.
Offie Lites
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Virgina and Family I can feel your grief and God will be with you at this time and be there for you. My prayers are with you and all your family.

Offie Lites
Charlie Cole Chaffin
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
While there is sadness in our hearts when a spouse and a parent passes on, it is wonderful to have the assurance of what awaits. Sam & I both offer you our sympathy and our love.
Ann and Bill McDonald
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Virginia, We knew you and Ralph through square dancing many years ago. We remember Ralph as a true gentleman and you a fine lady at his side. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this most difficult time.
Ann and Bill McDonald (former Belles & Beaus, LR)

Ralph and Katy, We know that no matter how long you have them, we're never ready to give our dads up. You are in our thoughts and prayers as is your mother. Ann and Bill
Rudy Martin, Jr.
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mr. Cloar was a wonderful, kind man. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for all of his family. May God give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Tommy and Cynthia Stone
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bobby,
Tommy and I were so sad to hear about your Dad. The thing I remember most about him were those expressive twinkling eyes. What a dear man! I know you all will miss him greatly.Please give our condolences to your family and especially your Mom.

Love, Tommy and Cynthia Stone
David and Sarah Warriner
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
David and I were so saddened to hear of Mr. Cloar's passing.Although we had not seen him in several years,we always enjoyed his friendship. He was such an interesting man and will be missed by many in Pine Bluff.
Ronnie Jones
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bobby & Mary Lynne, My thoughts are with you and your family. Your father was a fine man, Ronnie
Beverly Kirke
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am sorry for your loss.Mr. Cloar was a fine person and will be greatly missed.You are in my prayers
L. David Cunningham
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Nancy and I pray that the Holy Spirit will come and comfort you all at this time, as only He can.
While I did not know Mr. Cloar personally, I knew him through my 50+ year friendship with Ralph Jr., and treasure the heritage we both received through our fathers who loved our Lord.
Jesus said, "he who believes in me shall never die." So, we know he now has only begun to live.
Agape'
Faye Stewart-Taylor
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bobby, I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have had with him. He must have been so proud of his family. Remembering you in my prayers.
Katy Hight
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and will be praying for you.
Sue Davidson Geissler
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mrs. Cloar and family. Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. You were my Sunday School teacher at Southside Baptist Church in Pine Bluff many years ago.
Sue Geissler
Lynn & Elizabeth Gaines
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our sympathy.
Wayne and Claire Matthews
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ralph was a true gentleman, and will be missed.
Betty Bell
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Virginia and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and you will be in my prayers.
Jack Tidwell Jr.
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cullan Bryant
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To all of you, especially Ralph Marvin, Tommy & Robert, my heartfelt sorrow. I was in fact planning to call Uncle Ralph this week as I just returned from a music festival in the mountains. Uncle Ralph held a lot of information about Sweet Home in the old days in which I am keenly interested. Above all, take care of your mother. I'm so glad my boy Yamato got to meet and spend time with Uncle Ralph & Aunt Virginia. He still remembers them, as I showed him the photos of his visit tonight. Much love, Cullan

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