Ralph Anthony Crawley was born on May 3, 1952 in Prince Edward County, Virginia to the late Annie Beatrice Word Crawley-Scott and James William Crawley. Early Sunday morning, June 21, 2020 Ralph gained his wings. Ralph accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mercy Seat Baptist Church in Hampden-Sydney, VA. He received his education through Prince Edward County Public Schools. On November 22, 1973, Ralph married Miss Brenda A. Beasley.