Ralph E. Tribble, 70, of Jacksonville, IL, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at his home.

He was born Sept. 6, 1952, in Jacksonville, the son of Gerald Frederick "Trib" and M. Louise (Harrell) Tribble.

He is survived by one son, Joshua E. Tribble of Browning; his caregiver, Angelia Thompson of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Alexandra Tribble (fiancé Tyler Burton), Mickey Marie Tribble, Nathaniel Tribble, Tristan Tribble, Joshua (Emily) Brown, Margaret (Robert) Arango, and Kaleb (Angelique) Brown; and three brothers and one sister, Gerald Tribble Jr. of Mendota, Ron (Cathy) Tribble of Murrayville, Judy Heyen (life partner Ned Huber) of Litchfield, and Mike Tribble of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ralph worked for 40 years at Bound to Stay Bound Books in Jacksonville. He was a member of the Jacksonville Moose Lodge and the Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, watching old westerns, and NASCAR.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Jacksonville East Cemetery. The family will meet friends 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements.