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Ralph Conlan Obituary
10/08/2018
Ralph Edward Conlan went to be with the Lord on October 8th, 2018 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 79. Ralph was born in 1939 in the Detroit, Michigan area. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1962 and proudly served our country for 26 years. Ralph was a fighter pilot in Vietnam and served in Korea. His last duty assignment was as the Commanding Officer for the Air Force ROTC Unit at Embry Riddle University. He was also the founder of a local glass company, Alpha Omega Glass & Mirror. After retiring the second time, he focused on his golf game, bowling in various leagues and serving as a church usher. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia J. Conlan, his sons Steve (Cathy), Tim (Angie), Matt (Alysia), eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his sisters Shirley Utter and Carol Ravey. A memorial service will be held in his honor on October 27th, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Cross Roads Baptist Church, 1851 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32119. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for memorial contributions be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church Building Fund (crbible.com) or Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org) in Ralph's honor.
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Jim (Andy) Anderson
October 29, 2018
I had the pleasure of serving with LtCol Conlan at ERAU in the early 80s. Such a wonderful leader with a great family. I remember he was always fair and very well respected by those who worked for him as well as the ERAU faculty. More than once he opened his home to gatherings with all of us who worked for him at the Air Force ROTC detachment. A simply wonderful human being. Sir we will miss you forever.
October 27, 2018
I knew Ralph when I was in business. He was such a joy to be around, so helpful and kind. A great servant of the Lord. I know you will miss this wonderful man.So sorry for your loss. God bless you all. Doralynn Keltner
October 26, 2018
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort from God, the hearer of prayer Psalm 145:17,18.
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