Nathaniel Ralph, age 26, of Abilene, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Abilene.

The family will host a visitation at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service celebrating his life at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Cobb, pastor at Crossroads Baird Church of God, officiating. Interment will follow in the Ross Cemetery in Baird. Services are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan, in Coleman.

He was born Nathaniel Wayne Ralph on January 6, 1997, in Abilene to Christopher Dewayne Ralph and Kimberly Diane Baker. Nathaniel grew up in Baird and Clyde. He worked as a handy man and could fix anything related to motorcycles or mechanics. Nathaniel enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, mudding, and spending time with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Nathaniel is survived by his children, Caiden Douglas Ralph, Paisley Grace Ralph, and Presleigh Mae Ralph of Abilene; his father, Chris Ralph of Baird; his mother, Kim Baker of Abilene; three sisters, Chelsey Ralph of Clyde, Camri Salcedo and husband Jose of Baird, and Hanna Buchner of Minnesota; two brothers, Zairen Ralph of Baird and Andrew Buchner of Minnesota. Paternal grandparents, Ronnie and Debbie Ralph of Clyde; and maternal grandmother, Rebecca Roberts of Abilene.

Pallbearers will be Tim Baker, Chris Ralph, Zach Gilley, Lonnie McCutchen, Chelsey Ralph, Phillip Cerda, Casey Williams, and Jason Barham.

We invite you to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with the Ralph family by signing the virtual guestbook on Nathaniel’s tribute page at www.stevensfuneralhome.  Stevens Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ralph family.