Ralph Leonard Emerson, 64, of Roanoke, Virginia, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 6, 1961, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Elsie Carol Hall and Douglas Emerson.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his stepfather, Howard Hall, and mother and father-in-law, Madeline Willis and Adrian Willis.

Ralph was a dedicated employee of Lee Hartman and Sons for thirty-nine years. Ralph's biggest passion in life was music. He was an avid music lover, attending countless concerts and sharing his passion with everyone he knew. He and Becky toured and traveled far and wide to support the bands they loved. Ralph was a devoted pet parent to his dogs and a cockatiel. He found immense joy and companionship with

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Rebecca Emerson; son, Zach Emerson; granddaughter, Macie Emerson; and his beloved pets, Gypsy, Ziggy, Chucky, Cheeto, and Finnley.