Mr. Ralph “Bud” Ringer, age 88 of Centre, passed away on October 15, 2025, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Cedar Bluff Cemetery with Brother Eddie Nation officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Shaner Ringer; daughters, Kelly Davis (Lane) and Kim Snead (Mark); grandchildren, Laney Davis and Carter Davis; sister, Helen Lindsey; and several nieces and nephews.

Bud was the owner/operator of The Carpet Shop, then Carpet and More, both in Centre.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Ringer and Audice Ringer.

Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Hunter, Jason Hunter, Ken Blanchard, Benny Nicholson, Ronald Money, Harry Richardson, David James, and the Dr. John Evans Sunday School Class.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.cherokeememorialfuneralhome.com