Mr. Ralph “Buddy” Shinault

Mr. Ralph “Buddy” Shinault, age 71, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Forsyth medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born October 19, 1946 to the late James Emmanuel and Grace Viola Doby Shinault. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memories are a son, Jammy Shinault; three daughters and son-in law, Kathy Ann Shinault, Terry Lynn Sawyers and husband Jody, Lisa Mae Shinault and fiancé Jeremy Keith; Nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and two on the way; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom Shinault and wife Ella, Herman Shinault, Mack Shinault and wife Judy as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Mr. Shinault was preceded in death by his wife Linda Ann Shinault; three brothers, Marvin, Dee, and Wesley Shinault, a sister Genny Mayes. There will be no formal services at the funeral home; however the family will receive friends at the home.