Ralph Zalson passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of 62 surrounded by his family and his dogs at his home in Albany, LA. Ralph enjoyed cooking and had a green thumb for his flowers and plants. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Melinda Zalson; daughter, Briann Owens (Blaine); daughter in law, Casey Zalson (Nik); granddaughters, Jayden Zalson and Ella Owens; grandsons, Mason Lampkin and JP Bodin; sister, Edith Zalson Cashio Skains (Ron); numerous brothers in law; sisters in law; nieces; nephews; great nieces; great nephews; and mother in law, Linda Coats Anthony (George). Ralph was preceded in death by his mother, Renee Zalson; father, Leon Zalson; sister, Cindy Hargroder; brother, Norbert Zalson; son, Blake Zalson; and father in law, Butch Coats. Pallbearers will include his nephews, David “Jr.” Jubin, Jesse Jubin, Trey Coats, Justin Coats, and Austin Price, and his brother in law, Jamie Coats. Honorary pallbearers will be his two best friends, Fritz LaRosa and David Schexnaydre, Sr. Family and friends are invited to attend Ralph’s visitation and funeral services at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 100 West Magnolia Street, Ponchatoula, LA on Wednesday May 18, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Carter Cemetery in Springfield, LA.
