Ralph Everette Belton

Ralph Everette Belton, 62, of 513 NC 700 West in Eden, passed away Monday morning, October 3, 2011 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 6, at Overlook Cemetery. Mr. Belton was born January 20, 1949 in Leaksville, NC, son of the late Ralph Ernest and Josephine Murphy Belton. He was a US Air Force veteran having served stateside during the Vietnam War. He was a self-employed welder as well as the owner and operator of Cottonwood Concessions. Surviving are his wife, Della Belton of the home; daughters, Paige Belton of the home and Kristina Lewis and husband, Phillip of North Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Luke Belton of the home; two grandchildren; and a sister, Linda B. Hopper of Eden. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com