Ralph Carroll, 64, of Republic, went to be in the arms of angels on December 14, 2012. Ralph was born to Edith and Floyd Carroll on October 5, 1948 in, Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Ralph graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he received two Bronze Stars. Ralph married Sandy Rolufs on December 20, 1969. Ralph retired from BNSF Railroad in 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd and mother Edith. Ralph is survived by his wife Sandy; two sons Ed Carroll and Gina and Willie Carroll and Amber; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one brother Leroy Carroll and wife Dian; and a host of family and friends. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic Missouri.