Ralph Edward Hayles Jr.

Ralph Edward Hayles, Jr passed away on February 13, 2025 at his home in Dunbarton, New Hampshire. He was born May 3, 1949 in Harlingen, Texas to Ralph Edward Hayles, Sr. and Marion Frances Hayles (nee Simms). Ralph grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas and graduated from Mary Carroll High School and Trinity University (Class of ’71), where he played scholarship baseball.

He was married to Diana Callaway Hayles and was father to two sons; Clay Hayles of Dunbarton, and Trace Hayles and wife Leah of San Antonio, Texas. He served 20 years in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He flew Apache helicopters and commanded tanks and saw active service in the Gulf War. After his military career, he and his family settled in San Antonio Texas, where he was involved in development of telecommunications technology, initially inspired by a deeply-rooted desire to address the issue of friendly fire in combat.

In 2021, Ralph and Diana moved to Dunbarton, New Hampshire. He dearly loved golfing, fishing, baseball, his two sons, his wife, his dogs, and most especially his savior Jesus Christ. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by countless friends and family spread nationwide who remember him as a larger-than-life man of great moral character and conviction. His family is especially grateful for the prayers and support of the congregation of Bedford Presbyterian Church of Bedford, New Hampshire.

Services will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at Bedford Presbyterian Church at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Deacon’s Fund at Bedford Presbyterian Church.