age 77, of Morristown, took his Heavenly flight to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

He was born in Knoxville, TN and raised in the James White Fort cabin and graduated from South High School and then attended the University of Tennessee.

Ralph was saved while at a youth church camp at an early age. He was a long-time and faithful member of Manley Baptist Church.

Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army where he served our country proudly in Vietnam.

He had his hand in many entrepreneurial endeavors, including concert promotions, charter fishing, and real estate, but custom jewelry was his specialty.

He owned and operated R.M. Corliss Jewelers for many years before retiring. Ralph had a heart for helping under privileged people and loved to h

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