Graveside service for Ralph Wayne Nolan, Sr. 77, of Sicily Island, LA will be held at Nolan Family Cemetery: 467 Taunton Loop Rd Jonesville, LA 71343 on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11AM with Bro. Chad Franklin officiating, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Ralph was born on Sunday, February 20, 1944 in Wisner, LA and passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Ralph was a loving husband of 56 years, 10 months, and 23 days. He was an amazing father to four boys and a grandfather to 19 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 soon-to-be great-grandchildren. Ralph was a graduate from Block High School and a Vietnam War Veteran. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years when he was honorably discharged and presented with a Bronze Star in 1968. Ralph worked in the Oil Industry for 48 years and retired as a roughneck in 2008. He loved to hunt and fish. Ralph spent the majority of his retirement outdoors and with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Edgar Nolan and Susie Adelia Williams Nolan; brother, David "Nubb" Nolan; two sisters, Reba Nolan Allen and Laura Jeanette Nolan; and son, Brandy B. Nolan. Ralph leaves behind his wife, Glinda Sue Mott Nolan of Sicily Island, LA; sister, Rita Crooks & her husband Johnnie of Shreveport, LA; brother, William E. “Bill” Nolan & his wife Carrie of Jonesville, LA; three sons, Ralph Wayne Nolan, Jr. of Jonesville, LA, Ben Nolan & his wife Nichelle Nolan, and Raegan Nolan of Sicily Island, LA; honorary daughter, Dena Michelle Adams; grandsons, Ethan Nolan and Dylan Nolan; granddaughter, Hanna Ricks & her husband Dilan; grandsons, Tanner Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Harley Nolan, William Nolan, Gabriel Nolan, Jonathan Adams, and Nicholas Hale & his wife Sarah; granddaughter, Cassidy Nolan; grandsons, Devin Davis and Nathan Preece; granddaughters, Alayia Davis, Keashia Davis, and Janeya Davis; grandson, Junior Davis; 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 soon-to-be. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Those honoring Ralph as pallbearers are Jonathan Adams, Ethan Nolan, Dylan Nolan, Harley Nolan, William Nolan, Gabriel Nolan, Dilan Ricks, and Ben Nolan. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Nolan and Tanner Nolan. The family will receive friends at The Nolan's Home at 1764 Ratcliff Rd Sicily Island, LA 71368 on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 5PM until 8PM. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.