Ralph Lee Linton, Sr., 69, of the 4000 block of 4th Street, Chesapeake, VA, passed away June 13, 2011, in his home. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Lillie S. Linton. He retired from Metro Machine Corporation. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Dorothy J. Linton; his daughter, Brenda L. Hanbury and husband Arlin, and son, Ralph L. Linton, Jr. and wife Crissie, all of Chesapeake, VA. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Erik Linton of Chesapeake, VA and William Yette of New York. All services will be private. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.