Ralph E. Cutlip, 71, of Bridgeport, passed away on February 16, 2024 following a hard fight with metastatic urethral cancer. He was born in Morgantown, a son of the late, Paul and Jean Cutlip.
He is survived by his wife, Carole Kesling Cutlip, whom he married in 1974.
Ralph is also survived by his daughter, Celestine Cutlip of Lumberport; his pride and joy, his granddaughter, Gianna Cutlip of Bridgeport; his brother, Mike Cutlip of Sardis; his sisters-in-law, Sherry Chess and her husband Bobby of Clarksburg; and Darlene Cumberledge and her husband Keith of Wallace; as well as several nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Victory High School, he worked at the glass factory, coal mines, and later retired with over 39 years in the oil and gas industry. Ralph continued working until the time that his illness took over. When he was younger, he enjoyed the Eldora Drag Raceway. In more recent years, Ralph enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and going to bike nights and poker runs with his nephew, Victor and his brother-in-law, Bob.
Watching his granddaughter grow up was his greatest joy.
Friends will be received at Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St. Shinnston, on Monday, February 19, from 11:00am until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Garry Layfield will officiate the service. Interment will follow at the Lumberport Lions Club Cemetery. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.perinefunerals.com
The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cutlip family.