Ralph Eugene Chasteen, age 83, of Florence, AL, passed away October 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Betty Canup Chasteen; children, Tara Garrett and husband, Greg, of Anderson, SC, Susan Franc, of Allen, TX and Stacy Franks and wife, Gay, of Killen, AL; grandchildren, Jessica Garrett, Erin Franc and Kaitlyn, Savanna and Joshua Franks; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sylvia Rutledge and Ella Mae Timms of Belton, SC, and Juanita Butler and Faye Mull of Anderson, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Belton, SC, he had previously lived in Spartanburg before moving to Alabama. He was the son of the late Thomas E. and Viola Cheek Chasteen of Belton. Also preceding him in death were his sister, Estelle Connelly of Columbia, SC, and a son-in-law, Rod Franc of Allen, TX. Ralph served in the US Navy from 1952 until 1956 with service in Korea. From 1957 until 1973, he served in the US Air Force as a flight engineer, including a one-year tour in Vietnam. He retired from the military in 1973 and pursued a career with Michelin Tire Corp., Anderson, SC Plant from 1974 through 1993. He was a licensed private pilot, having received his pilot training from White's Aviation in Anderson. He was a major in the Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron 39074. He was a member of the VFW Post 5996, DAV Anderson Chapter, USS Delta Shipmates Association and the Caribou Association Vietnam. He moved to Madison, AL in 2003, then moved to Florence in 2007. Ralph was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer and a friend to all who knew him. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Sam Duncan officiating. Burial with full military honors, will be at Garden of Memories, Belton, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. Events Visitation Friday, October 20, 2017 11:00AM - 1:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, October 20, 2017 1:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Garden of Memories Hwy 76/178 Belton, SC 29627