Ralph Avery Landrum Jr.

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Ralph Landrum Obituary

RALPH AVERY LANDRUM, JR., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2006. He was born on October 2, 1926 in Memphis Tennessee and moved with his parents to Houston in 1937. Ralph graduated from Lamar High School in 1943, obtained a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rice Institute in 1949, and attended the University of Tulsa, earning a Masters of Science Degree in 1964. He also served in the US Navy. His professional life included working for Amerada Oil, Stanlon Oil of Indiana, Pan-American, Amoco Production Company, and Western Geophysical. A Research Scientist, Ralph had many patents in his name. He served the Lord in churches throughout his life, served as Deacon Elder, and was a teacher to all ages. He was a true gentleman with strong faith in Christ in all areas of his life, and blessed with a loving family and friends all over the world. Ralph's interests included singing, playing and listening to music, travel, languages and communication. Other passions included volunteer work with Boy Scouts of America, where he was involved with wood carving, Camp Fire Girls, M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center, Lifeline Chaplaincy and as a member of West Houston Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Delores; children, Ralph Warren, of Lexington, Kentucky, Frances Joan Sulgrove & husband Mike, of Rockford, Michigan, and William Mark of Corpus Christi; sister, Mary Nelle Moore, of Houston; brother, William E. Landrum & wife, Joanne, of Dallas; father-in-law, Jack Hays of Dallas, and numerous nieces & nephews. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, April 2 at The Settegast-Kopf Co. 3320 Kirby Drive. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 3 at West Houston Church of Christ, 17100 West Road, in Houston. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. For those desiring, memorial donations may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030, or Lifeline Chaplaincy, 1415 Southmore Blvd. Houston, TX 77004.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Landrum

11 Entries

Karen Guidry

April 7, 2006

Mere words cannot express my gratitude for the blessings I received in my friendship with Ralph. I met Ralph, as he and Dee were volunteering at MD Anderson. He went the extra mile to serve and comfort those of us who were facing a battle of a lifetime. He was always an encourager and shared the hope of a true believer. I have fond memories of meeting the Landrums to visit when I came to Houston for checkups. He was the most interesting and intelligent man to carry a conversation with. Yes, he was one of the great men of the greatest generation. I am proud to have called him friend. I look forward to seeing him again when we are all home with our Lord.

My prayers are with you, Dee.

warren landrum

April 6, 2006

Dad was a man among men. He did what other men only thought about doing. Its good he is in heaven because this world was just too small for him. He can now watch over every one he cared for all at the same time, particularly my Mom, Dolores, the light of his eyes. I will miss him and hope to be with him someday.

Beverly Hibbard & family

April 4, 2006

As a cousin, my memories of Ralph are of a wonderful wit, great intelligence, and an adoring wife in Dolores. He will be greatly missed but leaves so much of himself in his children, his work with others, and his inspiration of turning adversity into the opportunity to give back even more.

April 3, 2006

Praise be to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for the gift of fellowship in this life and in the one to come! Blessings on all of the family as you anxiously await your reunion with Ralph.

All of our love,

Beck and Tricia (Kinkaid) Brydon, and our children Will Tyler, Annie and Benjamin

Irma Rynders

April 3, 2006

Ralph was an awesome example to all in the way he lived his life. I will miss his wonderful smile and great stories of his live.

My love and sympathy to all.

In Christian Love, Irma Rynders

Dallas Jones

April 3, 2006

Ralph truly embodied the best of America's Greatest Generation. His zest for life, selfless graciousness and unrelenting thirst for wisdom are unequalled. He simply will be irreplaceable. The many fond memories he and Dolores have shared with me of their adventures seem only to have scratched the surface. I will enjoy Ralph's filling in the details when we "catch up" in heaven.

Mitchell Kirkpatrick

April 2, 2006

Friends and members of Providence Church in Corpus Christi were happy to have known Mr. Landrum from his many visits here. He was a very respected gentleman. May blessings be with his family.

Carol Ann Cowan

April 2, 2006

Oh how I will miss Ralph's wonderful friendship, intelligence, compassion, and humor. Ralph, Dee, and several others of us have spent many hours together the last few years in support of MD Anderson patients and families. He has left us a truly remarkable legacy of caring that will continue in the decades to come. I am truly blessed to have had Ralph Landrum in my life.

Priscilla MacFarlane

April 2, 2006

Ralph was always upbeat, humorous, a friend to those less fortunate, a loving devoted husband and best friend for 57 years to Dolores. We remember him being a special friend and supporter to our mother, Bonnie Farmer. We rejoice in his life with Dolores, Warren, Mark, and Francie, and all his family. We thank our Lord for the grace given Ralph in departing this life and for the assurance that He gives us that we will meet Ralph again in the home God has prepared for us.

With love,

Bonnie Hays Farmer

John & Pris MacFarlane, and all our family

MacDonald Smith

April 2, 2006

A great scientist. A great contributor. My sympathies to the family.