Ralph William Holeman, age 78, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at River’s Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa, Kentucky.
He was born on May 5, 1947, in Paducah, to John William Holeman and Willie Cunningham Holeman.
Ralph was raised in Paducah and dedicated over 20 years of his life to public service working for the City of Paducah Public Works Department. For his tireless dedication and commitment to his work, he was named a Duke of Paducah.
A member of First Baptist Church of Paducah, Ralph sang in the church choir with joy and fervor. He loved the Lord and loved to sing. He was a man of gentle spirit and kind soul whose unique laugh and jolly demeanor were infectious.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ralph is survived by his extended family who loved him dearly: his 1st cousin, Linda Rudy of Cadiz, Kentucky, as well as 2nd cousins, Rusty Wolfe, Robbie Richardson, Darci Slone, and Corey Harper.
There will be no services at this time.
Goodwin Funeral Home, 138 Main Street in Cadiz, is in care of the arrangements.
