Ronald "Skip" Ralph Earp

Ronald Ralph "Skip" Earp, of Bay City, passed away Friday morning November 18, 2011 at Tendercare of Cass City, age 71. He was born May 3, 1940 in Bay City. Ron was a graduate of T.L. Handy High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Ron was the former owner of Ralph Earp Frame Service. He loved cats and was an avid baseball fan. Ron leaves behind several cousins; his close friend, Edith; and his cat, Muffy. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Fern (Trumble) Earp. A special thanks to the staff of Tendercare in Cass City for their exceptional care they gave to Ron. The funeral service will take place at 1:00pm on Tuesday November 22, 2011 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Rev. Joseph Atchinson with interment following at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00pm and on Tuesday from 12:00pm until time of service.