Hanes, Ralph J., age 97, of St. Cloud, Florida, passed away November 21, 2020. He lived in Beavercreek, Ohio and Florida many years. He was born February 23, 1923 in Beavercreek, Ohio to Cassius and Anna Hanes. Ralph enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1941 and served in World War II overseas. He worked over forty years at Apex Machine and Tool Company in Dayton, Ohio. Ralph loved music, dancing, and golf (he had 4 holes-in-one). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, son, Larry, seven brothers and five sisters. Ralph is survived by many loving nephews and nieces, many other relatives and friends and his Goddaughter Mary Beth Phelps. He will be buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton , Ohio.