Ralph E. Hackworth, age 77, passed away at his home in Dansville, Michigan on July 16, 2022. He was born the son of Elmer and Thelma (Risner) Hackworth on May 16, 1945 in Stockbridge, Michigan. Ralph proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed the outdoors hunting and gardening. He was known to many as a “Jack of all trades” and enjoyed playing Bluegrass Music. Ralph is survived by his siblings, Paul (Irene) Hackworth, Gordon (Tina) Hackworth, Brenda (Mort) Thornsbury, Jeanie Burley, Michael (Cherrie) Hackworth, and Mary (Steve) Qualley; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, and his brother, Larry. At this time arrangements are pending at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.