Ralph Akridge

Mr. Ralph Akridge, 88 years old, passed away on July 2, 2025, surrounded by his large and loving family.

Ralph was the owner and operator of Akridge Concrete Construction in Swainsboro, GA, for many years until his retirement. He loved fishing, tending to his chickens, playing cards, but most of all the time spent with friends and especially his family. Ralph was one to have never met a stranger, welcoming anyone into his friendship and fellowship.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Neva “Susie” Akridge, his parents, Jim and Trudie Akridge, his siblings, Annie Marsh, Martha Nell Beasley, Leona Jones, Katie Canady, James Akridge, M.D. Akridge, and Alvie Akridge.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, Charles (Ellen) Akridge, Dennis (Melissa) Akridge, David (Betsy) Akridge, Albert (Johanna) Gay, Jay (Roxanne) Gay, Gail (Rollie) Turner, Doris (Joe) Colston, Susan Akridge, Autumn (Kenneth) Allen, Donya (Marcus) Henry, a brother, Elsie Akridge, a sister, Jean Henry, 39 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, a special grandson, Addison Akridge, and several of nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Chapman Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Rusty Moore officiating, assisted by Rev. Tim Price.

Interment will follow at the Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Aline, GA.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Akridge, Addison Akridge, Clint Akridge, Adam McNeal, Brandon Gay, Morgon Colston, and Austin Farrow.

Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Turner, Anthony Turner, Bo Akridge, Phillip Akridge, Coty Colston, Jim Akridge, Wesley Farrow, and Gatlin Farrow.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements of Mr. Ralph Akridge, 88, of Swainsboro.