James Ralsten
Covington, Virginia
Mr. James Wesley Ralsten age 77 of Covington died Friday February 13 2026 at LewisGale HospitalAlleghany Low Moor. He was the husband of the late JoAnn Boggs Lowe Ralsten who preceded him in death in 2023. Mr. Ralsten was born February 1 1949 in Virginia the son of the late Malcolm McNeer Ralsten and Elizabeth Miller Ralsten. He was a lifetime resident of this community. James was employed as a mechanic by United Parcel Service retiring after thirty years of service. He was also a former employee of Loving Funeral Home. In his spare time James enjoyed working with crafts and making things with his hands. Mr. Ralsten is survived by a daughter Jennifer V. Ralsten of Richmond three sons John W. Ralsten of Dayton OH Clayton T. Lowe of Covington and Jeffery M. Lowe and wife Brenda of Covington four grandchildren Caleb Lowe Kara A. McCallister and husband Nathan…