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Ralph Ryal Obituary

Pastor Ralph E. Ryal Marion 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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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 27, 2009.

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Evelyn Pugh

October 7, 2009

Mrs Ryal, I have many grateful memories of you and your husband, God blessed my family through the dedication and witness, of Bro. Ryal, we were part of the congregation of Harrison Rd Baptist Church, in East Lansing, He helped me through several very trying times. I thank you and him for being the hands and feet of Jesus to a destitute world, thank you for your faithfulnees to Gods calling, my prayers are with you.
~Evelyn Pugh~

Shirley Carley

October 5, 2009

Mrs. Ryal, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Though I know there is rejoicing in Heaven, it still is hard here on Earth. You and Brother Ryal always meant so much to me when we taught together. Just recently I was thinking of you both and wondering where you were and how you were. You will be in my prayers, and are always in my heart.

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