Ralph Ernest Mathes, age 61, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. He was born December 31, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Walker - Walnut Hills Chapel , 1025 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati (45206) with visitation from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Final arrangements entrusted to Walker Funeral Home, 1025 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Call 513.251.6200 for additional information. Share special messages with the Mathes family at www.HerbWalker.com. Eldest son of the late Ernest Mathes and Betty Jane Mathes, was born December 31,1952 in Cincinnati,Ohio. He departed this life Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at University Hospital. Ralph (Boobie) was a 1972 graduate of Robert A. Taft School. Mr. Mathes was a sub-contractor employee for the company responsible for vacuum window replacement, installation for all Public Housing Developments throughout the United States. This employment resulted in Boobie living in Baltimore, Maryland for over 10 years. Preceding him in death and waiting to welcome him home are his parents and a brother, Vernon (Wimpy) Mathes. He leaves to cherish his loving memory: his daughter Raven Gunn (Derrick Sr.); three loving grandchildren, Derrian, Derrick Jr. and Derrius; three sisters, Bernadette, Janet and Joyce (Anthony); two brothers, Jerome and Stephen (Jena) Mathes; five nieces, Andriel, Jicole, La'Shonda (Steve), Nicole (Darryl), Shannon; eight nephews, Antonio, Brandon (Francine), Christopher, Ellis (Kellie), Gregory, Jonathan, Le'Andre, and Stephen; fourteen great nieces and nephews, one great-great niece, and a host of other family and friends.

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