William Francis Ralph Jr.

WILLIAM FRANCIS RALPH, JR., 87, of Austin, TX, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008. He was born in Chicago, Ill. on January 31, 1921 to the late William Francis Ralph, Sr. and Mrs. Sylvia Ralph. He attended Northwestern University and the University of Houston. Bill was a longtime resident of Houston and started his own public accounting practice in 1965. In 1980, the practice became Ralph and Ralph, C.P.A.s. Bill retired in 1990 and spent much of his retirement in Austin. A dedicated husband and father, Bill was a source of inspiration for his family. Bill is survived by his wife Lucille of Austin, son Paul and daughter-in-law Paulette of Manvel, son Peter and daughter-in-law Patricia of San Antonio, daughter Carolyn Loran of Austin, sister Mary Coulson of Naples, FL and his many grandchildren and great grandchildren and other loving family members and friends. Mr. Ralph will be honored in a service at the Presbyterian Church of Lake Travis on Wednesday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to Presbyterian Church of Lake Travis, 15000 Hamilton Pool Road, Austin, Texas 78738.