Ralph Alvin “Al” Montgomery Jr, 79 of West Columbia, SC was reunited with his best friend, the love of his life, his wife, Kay of 42 years. He joined her peacefully on Saturday, March 8th after a long-term illness. 

Al retired from SCDOT, working in road design. He started his career shortly after graduating from Brookland Cayce High school, having worked there for over 25 years before retiring.

Al loved to tinker, take things apart, and put them back together, which led him to open a small home business repairing lawn mowers and small engines.

Collecting, building and running small scale model trains and railways and building track layouts was a hobby that he immensely enjoyed and loved to show to family and friends.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Alvin Montgomery, Sr. and Katherine Stephenson Montgomery of West Columbia, SC, his wife, Kay Montgomery of West Columbia and His sister Joyce M. Kistler of West Columbia.

He is survived by his brother, Russell Montgomery (Suzanne), niece, Katie Montgomery, nephew, Ben Montgomery all of Greenville, SC. A graveside Memorial Service for friends and family will be held on Wednesday March 26th at 1:00 p.m. at Southland Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of Flowers: You may make donations to “Holy Casseroley “Care of Providence Presbyterian Church 112 Hummingbird Drive West Columbia, SC 29169 or the charity of your choice.

Holy Casseroley is a community program that makes homemade frozen casseroles available for people that could benefit from this simple act of love. On the third Sunday of each month, volunteers deliver these casseroles to homes in the Cayce/West Columbia area at no charge.