low, IA, and Noah DeNolf of Onslow, IA; a step-son Dakota DeNolf of Onslow, IA; his mother Linda Ralston of Monmouth, IA; a brother John (Jamaica) Ralston of Monmouth, IA; sisters Linda Young of Lost Nation, IA, and Jolene LePrevost of OK; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father James E. "Ernie" Ralston Sr. on February 6, 2001. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the family by donating online at: https://fundthefuneral.com/james-e-ralston-jr Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.