Ralph E. Heady

Ralph E. Heady, 91, of Parsons, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Ralph Edwin Heady was born on October 18, 1930, to Russell and Blanche Margaret (Bussinger) Heady in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in rural Parsons, graduating from Erie High School.

Following high school, Ralph served in the United States Army in the Korean War.  After being honorably discharged, he worked at Boeing in Wichita for five years.  Ralph then worked for Sears for 27 years in Wichita, Kansas; Springdale, Arkansas; and Parsons.  In 1986, he opened his own appliance repair shop, Ralph Heady Repair, which he owned and operated until he was 86.

He was a member of the Westside Christian Church in Parsons and a board member of Hidden Haven Christian Camp for over 20 years.  For over 30 years, Ralph refereed basketball, football and baseball.  He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball, hunting and fishing.

On November 23, 1951, Ralph and Betty A. Chickadonz were united in marriage in Topeka, Kansas.  She survives of the home.

Survivors include:

His wife of almost 70 years, Betty

Three sons – Ralph Dwain Heady and his wife, Lou, of Wichita, Kansas

Brett Heady and his wife, Cheryl, of Parsons, Kansas

Galyn Heady and his wife, Lisa, of Edna, Kansas

One daughter – Lois Heady of Parsons, Kansas

Nine grandchildren

Fourteen great-grandchildren

One brother – Lewis Heady of Erie, Kansas

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lorraine Heady.

Previously, the family was planning to celebrate Ralph and Betty's 70 ^th wedding anniversary on Sunday.  There will now be a memorial service for Ralph at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the Westside Christian Church in Parsons.  The family will receive friends following the service.  Following cremation, burial will take place at Shaw Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Hidden Haven Christian Camp.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.