Obituary of Ralph Abernathy

Ralph Abernathy

Ralph David Abernathy Sr. (born March 11, 1926 in Linden, Alabama) was an activist and clergy who was best known for being ordained in the Baptist tradition in 1948. He was known as a friend and mentor of Martin Luther King Jr. Ralph died on April 17, 1990 and his death was because of heart attack. He died rather young at age 64.

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Ralph Abernathy Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Abernathy, Ralph
Common Name: Ralph Abernathy
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Linden, Alabama, United States
Birth Date: March 11, 1926
Age: 64 (at death)
Occupations:
- Activist
- Clergy

Religion: Baptist
Political Affiliation: Democratic
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Ralph's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ralph David Abernathy Sr.
Father: William L. Abernathy
Mother: Louivery Valentine Abernathy (née Bell)
Spouse/Partner:

Juanita Abernathy (married 1952-1990, his death)

Son(s):

Ralph David Abernathy III (1959-2016)
Ralph David Abernathy Jr. (August 16, 1953-August 18, 1953)
Kwame Luthuli Abernathy

Daughter(s):

Donzaleigh Abernathy
Juandalynn R. Abernathy

Death Notice:

Date: April 17 1990 at age 64
Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Entombed in the Chapel Mausoleum of Lincoln Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia

Category Tags:

Activist Clergy American Born on March 11th Born in 1926 Born in Alabama Died in 1990 Died at age 64 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Ralph Abernathy was a trailblazing civil rights activist and leader, whose legacy of courage and commitment to social justice will continue to inspire future generations long after his passing. (V)"

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