In Loving Memory

Rafael Ruiz was born on November 25, 1953 in the Bronx, NY, to Jenny Ruiz and the late Rafael Ruiz, Senior. Ralph, as he preferred to be called, was 59 when went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 6, 2013.

He wore many hats throughout his career, from shoe salesman to shipping and receiving coordinator; then spent the last 15 years of his career at Agilysys in Taylors as their facilities manager. However, most would probably give him the title of "evangelist" because it was his mission to spread the gospel of God's redeeming grace to everyone he came across - whether that be in the grocery store, on the basketball court or in a homeless shelter. He loved sharing the Word and will forever be remembered for his humility and appreciation of the ultimate sacrifice of God's one and only son.

In addition to sharing the gospel, Ralph enjoyed dancing to salsa music and playing basketball. He especially took pride in the fact that he could beat almost any younger man on the courts - and then of course, after he beat them, true to his character, he would hand them a gospel track and tell them about the Lord.

In addition to his 87 year old mother (Jenny), Ralph is survived by the former Mrs. Elena Ruiz; two sons Ruben Ruiz (Stacy) of Greenville, SC and Nick Ruiz (Cathy) of Taylors, SC; a daughter, Venesa Reyes (Jerome) of Hartsville, SC; 8 grandchildren (Taylor, Aurie, Vince, Justin, Zuri, Jasmine, Naomi and Zane); 3 sisters - Midge Rivera (Joe) of Simpsonville, SC, Iris Figueroa (Nelson) of Clermont, Florida, and Lydia Ruiz of Fort Lee, NJ; and many nieces and nephews.

We will deeply miss you, but we know we will see you again soon!