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Pastor Ralph E. Ryal, Pastor Ralph E. Ryal
Pastor Ralph E. Ryal, 80, went to be with the Lord Sept. 13, 2009, resident of Flint, Texas, formerly of Marion.
Services will be held Oct. 7, 2009, Capital City Baptist Church in Lansing, Mich.
Survivors include his wife, Vesta of Flint, Texas; children, John (Linda), Cedar Rapids, Patrick (Bonnie), San Jose, Costa Rica, Scott (Nancy) Flint, Texas; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of children in Christ.
Ralph was born on Oct. 19, 1928, in Lansing, Mich. He was united in marriage to Vesta Hackney on Nov. 7, 1947. In his early 20s he gave his life to Christ and moved his family to Springfield, Mo., to attend bible college. He pastored churches in Iowa, Texas, Louisiana and Michigan, sharing his love of the Lord. He taught in Christian schools in his later years and also worked tirelessly with the men at the Rescue Mission in Lansing, Mich. His witness led to the salvation of many precious souls. Surely he has heard the words of our Savior, “well done, good and faithful servant.”
Memorials can be sent to The Hospice of East Texas.
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