Paul Albert Ralston

LEXINGTON—A memorial service for Paul Albert Ralston, 52 of Lexington, will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212.Deacon Dennis Jones will officiate.The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Paul passed away on December 18, 2016 he was the beloved husband, of Catherine A. Ralston.Born in Atlanta, GA on December 8, 1964 and is the son of Herbert Burke and the late Barbara G. Ralston.He was a former member of Trinity Baptist Church and a graduate of Lexington High School.Paul had worked in the Auto Repair Industry for over 30 years.His hobbies were, hunting, fishing, NASCAR and watching the Carolina Panthers football games. Surviving in addition to his wife, Catherine of 22 years; daughter, Mackenzie Ralston and son, Michael Ralston; sisters, Pamela Boulware (Ray) of West Columbia, Beth Rowland (Danny Upthegrove) of Mulberry, FL; along with a number of nieces and nephews; his beloved family pet dog, Grace. Those who have preceded him in death, mother, Barbara G. Ralston and brother, Christopher Ralston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's name, to the American Heart Association, 190 Knox Abbott Drive, Ste. 301, Cayce, SC 29033.