Ralph Lyles' Homecoming

The three things Ralph Lyles loved the most in life are:

1. God
2. His family
3. Disney World

So it came as a bittersweet day on Sunday, September 18th, when Ralph, at Hollywood Studios- Disney World with his grandson, left this world for his heavenly homecoming. He often joked that he planned on dying at Disney World, and he fulfilled his destiny that Sunday - the day of rest.

 As a retiree, Ralph saved throughout the year for the opportunity to take one or two of his ten grandchildren with him to Disney World. It had become a tradition he was very proud of and he looked forward to it all year long.

His family is coping with the grief of losing him unexpectedly as well as the financial burden of his death. Ralph did not have a burial or life insurance policy, thus the entirety of the burden falls upon the family, which does not have the means.

We hope that friends, family, and fellow Disney fans will help us in this endeavor, for which we would be eternally grateful.

Ralph has had his heavenly homecoming, now it's time to celebrate the wonderful life he had--a friend to anyone in need, an advocate for the work of The Lord, and a joy to be around for all who knew him.