Ralph Ealie Moses Jr.

His Life Story… Ralph Ealie Moses, Jr., a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who was affectionately known as “Toe Joe” to his family and friends, was born on February 9, 1952 to the late Ralph Ealie Moses, Sr. and Lottie A. Moses. He transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland. Toe Joe was educated in the public schools of Somerset County and graduated from Washington High School in Princess Anne, Maryland in 1971. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and was discharged with an Honorable Discharge. He then joined the Maryland National Guard and retired after twenty years of service. On April 2, 1977, Ralph married the love of his life, Ophelia Moses. They were married for forty-four (44) years. During their marriage and love together, they shared a legacy of four children, one special son, twenty-one grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. At an early age, Ralph accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Dublin, Maryland where Reverend Sadie Johnson is pastor. He was a member of the choir, Trustee Board and could be found working anywhere needed. His favorite hymns were “I Love the Lord And I Won’t Take It Back” and “His Eye Is On The Sparrow.” Ralph was the Illustrious Potentate of the ABU LA HAB No. 206 (Prince Hall Shriners) and the Past Worshipful Master of the East Gate Lodge #65. He was also the Commander of the American Legion Walter Polk Post #132. You could find him cooking at the American Legion, fishing and playing cards with his family. He was an avid fan of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. He was a Dallas Cowboy fan to the Heart! To know him was to love him. He leaves to cherish fond memories of his life and legacy with: his wife, Ophelia Moses; three daughters, Ericka Johnson, Tiffiny Moses and Myra White; one special son, Thomas Blount; four sisters, Patricia Moses, Virginia (Marshall) Corbin, Brenda (Runcie) Dale and Victoria (Kevin) Handy; one brother, Timothy “Clem” Moses, Sr.; four sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law; twenty-one grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three aunts, Jennie (Percy) Chase, Cynthia Polk and Geraldine Mitchell; two uncles, David (Joyce) Polk and Keith (Deborah) Moses; a special nephew, Gerald Kollock, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Ralph (Man) Moses III and one brother, Claudius “Joe Boy” Moses. Lovingly Submitted ~ The Family

Ralph Ealie Moses Jr.

February 9, 1952 - May 8, 2021