Ralph Duane Early

Mr. Ralph Duane Early age 75 of Salem passed away Thursday, May 9 at 10:12AM at his home.

Mr. Early was born January 1, 1938 in Washington County, Indiana the son of Mearl and Edna Winslow Early.  He was a former employee of Atlantic Aviation in Louisville for 34 years and was a school bus driver for Salem Community Schools. He was a Vietnam War Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife:  Judith K. Brewer Early.  They were married August 24, 1963.  He is also survived by a son:  Scott Early of Salem, a daughter:  Lori Lee Early of Salem, a brother:  Ronnie D. Early of Louisville, and 2 grandchildren:  Derik and Elizabeth Early.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister:  Norita Ann Early.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow with military honors in Crown Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday from 9AM-time of service.