Lamar E. Ralston, 63, of Huntington, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, at his home.

Lamar was born on Monday, August 13, 1962, in Huntington County, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Brenda (Schenkel) Ralston, on Saturday, June 11, 1988, and together they shared many years of love, laughter, and fun.

Lamar had a natural skill for farming that he was truly born with and proudly worked in farming throughout his life. He found great satisfaction in watching his crops grow and caring for the land he loved. He also spent many years driving truck with his CDL license, including hauling feed and driving a dump truck, with over 20 years behind the wheel.

Those who knew Lamar knew he had majored in the fun department, always had a smile on his face and was a good time. He had an easygoing personality and a way of making people feel at home. He made sure those around him knew they were loved, especially his immediate family, and his friends were always happy to see him. Lamar enjoyed watching westerns, was an avid IndyCar fan and a loyal Indianapolis Colts fan. He loved animals and wildlife, spending time on his property watching the deer, and enjoying the simple peace of country life. He also liked to relax with a cold beer at the end of the day.

Lamar is survived by his wife, Brenda Ralston; his son, Garrett (Abby) Ralston; and his grandson, Levi Ralston. He is also survived by his sister, Ladiana Wiley; Ladean (Kandy) Ralston, Laverne (Karla) Ralston, Laretta (Mike) Crago, Laroy (Patti) Ralston, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Randy Furnish, Earl (Linda) Williams, Dan (Susi) Williams, Leonard Williams, Steve (April) Schenkel, and Barbi Cammarano; his father-in-law, Monte (Mary) Schenkel; as well as several nieces & nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thurman Ralston, Jr.; mother, Larelda (Gahs) Ralston; mother-in-law, Corina Bates, son, Jeremy Cole Ralston, brother-in-law, Roger Riley, nephew, Aaron Wiley and sister, Debra Furnish.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember Lamar's life at Glancy – H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 203 North Matilda Street, Warren, Indiana, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and again on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

A service to celebrate Lamar's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the funeral home, with Gerald Ralston officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Etna Cemetery in Huntington, Indiana.

Preferred memorials may be made to the Huntington County Humane Society, 390 Thurman Poe Way, Huntington, Indiana 46750.

Arrangements are being handled by Glancy – H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.