Ralph Carmine Matarazzo

January 25, 1926 - October 5, 2019

Ralph Carmine Matarazzo of Forrest City, Arkansas, died on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Forrest City, Arkansas. Ralph was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 25, 1926, to the late Carmine and Alberta Gotchell Matarazzo. Ralph was a retired Forrest City School District employee and a member of Forrest City Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Survivors are his son, Evan Clegg and Crystal of Little Rock, stepson, Keith Luker and Debbie of Elgin, Il, daughter, Tina McGhee of West Memphis, daughter-in-law, Joan Luker of Florida, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmine and Alberta Matarazzo, son, Gary Luker, wife Peggy Matarazzo, sister, Elaine Bridgeford, and brother, Raymond Matarazzo. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Kernodle Funeral Home from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 2 PM with burial in White Hall Cemetery, near McCrory, Arkansas.