Ralph Castleberry

Ralph Edward "YesSuh" Castleberry was born October 2, 1964, in Talladega, Alabama. He was the youngest of 11 children born to Annie Mae and Willie Arthur "Ralph" Castleberry and adored by all his older siblings. His oldest sister gave him his unique nickname, "YesSuh." In keeping with the family's faith, he grew up worshiping his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Ralph has always been witty and able to think quickly on his feet. His educational background began at Hal Henderson School and continued at Talladega High School. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army Reserves. Ralph was popular among his peers and well-liked by everyone he encountered; to know him meant to love him. He was an avid sports fan and always cheered on his Tennessee Titans. He loved music! You could hear him coming miles away just by the loud music he played in his car - "Only You Can Make Me Happy" would always be thumping. Ralph's favorite artists were "Tupac, Boosie, and Plies; he was a true fan of his music and he could rap those songs word for word. Ralph eventually uprooted his life in Talladega and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Once relocating, he started his entrepreneurship, establishing his own Food Distribution business, which he faithfully named "Castleberry's Gourmet Foods," and a furniture store named "Annie & Ralph." He also became fascinated with classic antique & vintage cars. Ralph would spend his time fixing and restoring them, and sometimes he re-sold them. He was passionate about his cars; he would wash them every day. Ralph was well-known and loved by so many. His presence demanded attention; if that wasn't enough, he always had his witty sayings and remarks. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Ralph departed on December 4, 2024 at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his son Corvius Barclay, grandson, Xavier Ferrell, parents, Mr. Willie Arthur "Ralph" and Annie Mae Castleberry, five sisters: Rosa Lee McKenzie, Willie Pearl Curry, Doris J. Curry, Brenda Rhodes, and Joice Castleberry, two nephews, Gary N. McKenzie and Charles Gregory McKenzie, and one niece, Tanja L. Curry. He leaves to cherish his memories; his children: Kenetra Massingale, Shontavious "Poo Poo" Wright (Talladega, Alabama), Zaniya Castleberry (Nashville, Tennessee); son, Nacobie (Tanesha) Barclay, Tavarious Lee; grandchildren, Tranazia Barclay, Daishawn Stockdale, Corvious Barclay Jr., Ta'Jihya "Molly" Merritt, Corvion Barclay, Tralaijah Wright, Kalyria Massingale, Zaylen Wright, Tacorya Barclay, Alyssa Barclay, Decaylen Wright, Lakendaz Barclay, Tremeah Barclay, Nacobie Barclay Jr., and Reign Ferrell; two great-grandsons, Corvius Barclay III and Ja'Nhylan Barclay; two sisters, Barbara Castleberry and Credelle Castleberry (Brooklyn, New York); three brothers, William (Gladdean) Castleberry, Maurice Castleberry, and Lamar (Georgia) Castleberry (Talladega, Alabama); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, acquaintances, and friends.

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Ralph Castleberry

October 2, 1964 - December 4, 2024