Ralph Owenes Deal

Ralph Owenes Deal, 84, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Burke Palliative Care Center. He was born in Burke County on August 11, 1928 and was a son of the late Ellis and Mary Deal. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings, James Deal and Sudie Deal. Mr. Deal was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and for many years owned and operated Deal Cabinet Shop. As a member of High Peak Baptist Church, Ralph was active as a Deacon and member of the choir. He built much of the cabinetry for the church.Surviving are his wife, Azalee Cook Deal; a brother, Herman Deal and his wife, Shirley, of Valdese; a sister-in-law, Annie Mae Whisnant and her husband, Melvin, of Valdese; and a number of nieces and nephews.The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012 at High Peak Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Purcell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to High Peak Baptist Church, 3073 High Peak Rd., Valdese, NC 28690 or to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.