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Ralph Dickens Obituary

Following a lengthy illness, Major Ralph Kinley Dickens, Jr., beloved husband of Mona Dickens, joined the Lord's Battalion on June 22, 2007. Qualified as an Army Ranger, Ralph served in the Army Field Artillery for 20 years, including assignments in Vietnam, Ft. Hood, Hawaii, Ft. Sill, OK, Ft. McPherson, GA, Germany, Korea, and Ft. Sam Houston. A devout Texan, he spent many hours volunteering at community events, such as NIOSA and Folklife Festival. He was preceded in death by his father, James Earl Phipps and sister-in-law, Lee Ann Phipps. He is survived by his wife, Mona Dickens; son, Robert Lee Dickens & wife Susan, granddaughters, Jordan Noel & Kasey Lee Dickens; mother, Ann Phipps; brother, Dick Phipps & wife Laura, brother, Mike Phipps; sister, Trish Rhodes & husband K.W.; and numerous beloved nieces & nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 12 noon, Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Army Emergency Relief Fund or the Salvation Army. Sunset Funeral Home.


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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jun. 24, 2007.

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Alan Bartulis

July 3, 2007

Mona-
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Katherine Lenahan

June 29, 2007

Dearest Mona - I know that while you’re relieved Ralph is finally out of pain and resting peacefully, the pain in your heart feels like it’s more than you can bear. Please know that I, along with your many, many friends and loved ones, are sending loving thoughts and prayers your way. We hope you can feel them and that they bring you some comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. Thinking of you -

Michael Wojciechowski

June 28, 2007

Mona, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you comfort while you remember He lives. WOJO

Pat Caples

June 27, 2007

Mona,

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. May all your memeories and times of joy sustain you, and provide strength during times of sorrow and sadness.


Sincerely,
Pat Caples
Valdez, Alaska

Kelly Curll

June 27, 2007

Mona: I am saddened to hear of Ralph's passing. He always was so nice on our D&D field trips. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Darlene Monteith

June 27, 2007

Mona,
I was so sorry to hear about Ralph. You and your family are in my prayers and may God grant you all the peace I know you need right now. If you ever need to talk - call me. LY

Lydia Rocha

June 27, 2007

Mona,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Arlene Tanaka

June 26, 2007

Mona,

I'm so saddened for your great loss. But I'm sure, as in the islands, there is a gentle breeze, light mist and a beautiful rainbow to greet your Ralphie with much Aloha to an even more beautiful place.

Jo Ann Andera

June 26, 2007

Mona, Robert and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of Ralph. Know that he and all of you are in my prayers.
Thanks for your friendship.

Jo Ann

Barbara Allen

June 26, 2007

Mona, I am so so sorry for your tremendous loss - words are useless at a time like this. Just know that you have lots of friends and family that will keep you in their thoughts and prayers now and for a long time to come. God Bless You!

Johnny Ruiz

June 25, 2007

Robert & Susan,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you always.

Simon Yim

June 25, 2007

Mona, My deepest condolence to you and yr family. May God grant you peace and comfort always.

Ranesh Sandhu

June 25, 2007

Mona,
Sorry to hear about the demise of your husband. Our prayers & thoughts will be with you and your family during this tough period.

Brenda Edins

June 25, 2007

To Ralph, because I know you are listening, I love you. You are an amazing brother-in-law, and I will forever treasure the fun we had together. My heart will always hold close the twinkle in your eyes!

Jeff & Sandy Dallmann

June 25, 2007

Mona,
May God grant you comfort in this time of great sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kimberly King

June 25, 2007

Bless your heart, Mona. I am so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you. God be with you and your family.

Steve Kelly

June 25, 2007

Mona, may peace be with you. Ralph may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten. RLTW!

Eileen Brail

June 25, 2007

Mona, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael Verburg

June 25, 2007

Mona, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace and may He comfort you during this time.God Bless you and your family

Judy Santiago

June 25, 2007

With deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

June 25, 2007

Ralph,
We are so very proud to have known you!

Love,
Mark Susen & Emily Moore

Phoebe McCallum

June 25, 2007

Ralph was a friendly and fun loving man. I always enjoyed talking to him about the Army at the Desk & Derrick meetings and field trips. We may have served in the Army at different times, but I still enjoyed his stories and friendship. He was a GREAT man to know! He will certainly be missed. He is with the Lord’s Army now!

Carol Hultquist

June 25, 2007

Mona, my prayers are with you and your family. Though we all will miss Ralph terribly, know that he is in the hands of our heavenly Father who has now wrapped him in love, comfort and joy. To live from now on without pain and worry. May Peace be with you and yours.

I love you all

Steve Simko

June 25, 2007

Mona, I Have been so impressed by your positive attitude through this ordeal. Only God knows why others have been spared and Ralph was not. May the peace that only the Lord can provide consume you these days and those ahead. I pray your attitude of strength will be bolstered by His grace and carry you through!

Mickey, Alisha & Wyatt Richnow

June 25, 2007

Mona, our prayers are with you. You will see him again someday.

Ray & Linda Vining

June 24, 2007

We had such a wonderful visit a few weeks ago. Talked about Army things during our assignment together at Ft. Hood, TX. Memories are great and we have so many of Ralph that they would fill a large scrapbook. May God's Grace surround you during this time.
Our love to all
Ray & Linda

Tom & Bettye King

June 24, 2007

Our prayers are with you. He had a good life even if cut short by illness. We fondly remember our Fort Hood days.

MJ Dickens

June 24, 2007

Ralphie, I love you and miss you terribly. My heart is broken!!!!

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