Mary McDonough, who played Erin on the TV Classic ‘The Waltons’ just announced the passing of Ralph Waite on her Facebook page- I am devastated to announce the loss of my precious “papa” Walton, Ralph Waite. I loved him so much; I know he was so special to all of us. He was like a real father to me. Please keep his family in your prayers. Goodnight Daddy. I love you.
Pastor Dewey Note: Did you know this about Pa Walton, I think he was called Daddy more than Pa. He was an ordained Presbyterian minister who left organized religion over 50 years ago. Ralph Waite was 85 years old. Let us pray for his family. Ralph died at his home around mid afternoon in Palm Desert, California. I am nearly 60 years of age and I am seeing many of my ‘TV Heroes’ pass onto heaven in the last several years, Don Knotts, Andy Griffith, James Arness, and now Ralph Waite, all American icon’s in my mind!
