Ralph Rankin Kiser

Ralph Rankin Kiser, 64, Johnson City, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019, unexpectedly, at his residence.Ralph was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was a son of the late Samuel Hugh Kiser, Jr. and Mary Dellinger Kiser McKinnon.Ralph was a 1973 graduate of Science Hill High School and an All-State basketball player, who continued to follow Science Hill sports. He attended E.T.S.U., and received his Bachelor Degree in Organizational Management from Milligan College.Ralph worked as a Senior Construction Representative with Beeson, Lusk & Street Inc. and since January 1, 2019 with Beeson, Lusk & Street/Thompson & Litton Inc.He enjoyed working with stained glass, playing golf, and spending time with his dog Bogie.Ralph is survived by his son, Chadwick L. Kiser and wife Kristin, Castle Rock, CO; his daughter, Shelley R. Kiser, Chengdu, China; two grandchildren, Lilah and Harbor Kiser, Castle Rock; his brother, Samuel Hugh Kiser, III, and wife Debra, Abingdon, VA., step-brother, John B. McKinnon, III, and wife Terry, Johnson City; step-sister, Karen June McKinnon Stewart and husband Ted, Jefferson, GA.The memorial service for Ralph will be held Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home.The family will receive friends prior to the service Thursday from 6:00-7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.The family requests those who prefer to make memorial donations in-lieu-of flowers, please do so to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, 110 E. 42nd St. 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017.Read Obituary