Ralph Irvin Wead

Ralph Wead was born on October 12, 1943. He passed from this life peacefully, surrounded by family, early Sunday morning, June 7, 2026.

As a young boy between the ages of 10 and 12, Ralph learned the value of hard work. During the winter months, he would rise early to build the fire in the house before daylight. He also worked in the family garden and milked the cow each morning before leaving for school. He graduated in 1961 from Evans High School as part of a small graduating class of approximately 13 students. Ralph was baptized in Pearl Creek at Burr Ferry, Louisiana, during the last week of February 1960. On June 6, 1961, he received the gift of the Holy Ghost.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968. At the age of 22, Ralph answered the call to ministry and began preaching the Gospel. On November 19, 1966, Ralph married Pat Pierce. They shared 43½ wonderful years of marriage until her passing on April 24, 2010. During his years of ministry, Ralph preached across Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Wisconsin, touching countless lives with his dedication to the Gospel. After the passing of his first wife, Ralph remained single for two years. On April 21, 2012, he married Connie Knepp. Together they shared many happy years serving the Lord and their church families, both in Baytown, TX at Peace Tabernacle and Dripping Springs, TX at Harvest Hills. Ralph's life was marked by faithfulness, humility, hard work, and a lifelong commitment to preaching the Gospel. His influence extended across multiple states and generations, leaving a legacy of service, friendship, and devotion to God.

Preceded in Death by: His parents, Ralph and Emma Wead, His first wife and mother of his children, Patricia Wead, His brother, Raymond Wead.

Those left to Cherish His Memory: His wife, Connie Knepp Wead of Dripping Springs, TX., Three sisters: Edda Hoffpauir of Lake Charles, LA; Evelyn Herrington of Noble, LA; Merrilyn Goodlow and husband Gary of Burr Ferry, LA., One daughter: Lori Sharp and husband Jude of Anahuac, TX., Three sons: Ricky Wead Sr. and wife Faye of Noble, LA; Ronnie Wead and wife Shay of Thomasville, AL; Randy Wead and wife Tanya of Jethro, AR., 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 06/13/2026 at 2;00pm at Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church, Brother Lewis Robertson will officiate the service. A public visitation will be begin on Saturday, from 10:00am until the time of service. Burial will follow the service at Burr Ferry Cemetery.