James Sie Ralston Obituary.
Published by findagrave.com. 
James Sie Ralston, 79, of St.
Petersburg, Florida, passed away April 23, 2010 at home. He is survived by
his wife of 54 years, Charlaine; Children Michael (Sue), Patrick, Cynthia
(Billy Bob), and Keith (Jennifer); 4 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and twin
great grandchildren.
Mr. Ralston was born in Tampa, attended Brandon
High School, and graduated from FSU with a degree in Physical Education. He
was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity (charter member), Phi Mu Alpha,
Omicron Delta Kappa and Gold Key at FSU. During his life, he had 2 great
passions; sports and music. He coached the FSU Freshman Baseball team,
managed youth teams at NE Little League and played Softball in the St. Pete
Church League for many years. He sang the lead in the premier of Carlisle
Floyd's "Slow Dusk" and was a dedicated church musician. He was an active
member and ordained Deacon at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg. Jim
was proud to be a Sgt. in the 11th Airborne Div, and his volunteer service
with Campers On Mission, Bay Pines Out Patient Pharmacy, Wordless Books
Ministry, Anchor Fellowship Choir of FBC and his work with the Supervisor
Of Elections Education Dept. He owned his electrical agency for many years
and ended his working life as V.P. at A Randy's Electric. Many will
remember his glorious tenor voice, his jovial manner and his love of
family.
