MR. RALPH ALLEN BARFIELD

 Mr. Ralph Allen Barfield, age 82, of Thomaston, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Barfield was born on June 29, 1939, in Taylor County, to the late Wonzie Allen Barfield, and the late Lena Hortense Simmons Barfield.  He retired from the Martha Mill and retired from the National Guard. He taught the Machinist Class at Upson Tech, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Thomaston and the Masonic Morning Star Lodge #27. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Luther Ray White.

Survivors include his wife, Martha June Turner Barfield of Thomaston, daughters, Ann Barfield of Thomaston, Sharon (Tommy) Burkett of Thomaston, sons, Charles Keith (Becky) White of Thomaston, Ralph Allen (Jennifer) Barfield Jr. of Clemson, SC, Robert (Renee) Barfield of Thomaston, Christopher Allen Barfield of Griffin, brother, Wayne (Debbie) Barfield of Americus, sister, Alice Faye Scheittor of Orlando, Florida, thirteen grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.