Mr. Ranly was born August 5, 1934, in Robstown, Texas, to Ben Ranly and Ida Koenig. His family moved to Austin when he was 7 years old. The Austin Country Club was built in his neighborhood and that is where he met and worked for Harvey Penick. Harvey is the person that signed his PGA card. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1957. Charles helped build the Mesquite Municipal Golf Club and was the Pro when it opened and then later, he purchased Webb Hill Country Club in Wolfe City. He was the secret Santa for the WCISD for several years. He married Shirley Holey on July 13, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. They met at the Catholic Church in Dallas. Mrs. Ranly said she knew something was going on when he wanted to know what time Mass was. He had a giving heart and always made sure the children were taken care of in the Summer Webb Hill Junior Clinics. He stressed the 5 P's, Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Ranly; sister, Odelia Hutson; brother-in-law, Frank Holey; nieces and nephews, Scott Holey, Danny Hutson, Gretchen Shipman, James Lingo, Bernadett Lingo, Jennifer Sheed, Keith Holey, and Frank Holey, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Helen Lingo and husband, John; brother-in-law, Herbie Hutson; nephews, Eric Hutson and John Holey.
Pallbearers will be Alfonzo Rodriguez, Arturo Ramirez, Fernando Ramirez, Wade Toeplitz, Thomas Harn, Daren Scholfield, Trinten Turney and Charles Hall.
Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Scott, Mel Fox and Richard Holsinger.
Condolences(10)
Evelyn Foust
Commerce, TX Saturday, September 16, 2023 My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss of this very special man! Charlie, Shirley and Scott always made everyone feel welcome at Webb Hill. ❤️Jose & Beth Quintero
Greenville, TX Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Our thoughts and prayers are with Charles’ family and everyone at Webb Hill Country Club.Alissa Farley
Wolfe City, TX Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Please accept my condolences and prayers🙏 for your loss of a dear kind man. Charles was always nice and respectful. Always greeted every with a big smile and big hello, and wanted to know how your day was going. He was always a joy to talk to and will be missed by so many in the golf world⛳️🌎 and Webb Hill Community. Scott and Shirley, if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days and months ahead. May the Lord give you comfort knowing he is no longer suffering and is at the castle of heaven.✝️🙏 ✨️ 💖Richard & Phyllis Holsinger
Greenville, TX Monday, September 11, 2023 Please accept our deepest sympathies for the passing of Charles. He will be deeply missed by us and so many others because of his kindness and compassion to anyone who every met him. Charles will always be in our hearts. We share in the happiness that he is no longer in pain and his suffering is now over. It is comforting to know Charles is in the hands of God and we pray we will be with him someday! Shirley and Scott if there is ever anything we can ever do for you both to help relieve your burden of this difficult time, please don't hesitate to ask. Our prayers are with Charles and family! We love you all!Roy and Beverly Ridley
Richardson, TX Monday, September 11, 2023 Charles and Shirley were always so kind, gracious and generous when family would gather at Webb Hill each year.RIP Charles. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Bill & Ruth Hardy
Greenville, TX Monday, September 11, 2023 Billy & I are saddened to hear of the lost of Charles. He was a special person & greeted us with a smile when we came to eat at Webb Hill.Lots of love to Shirley & Scott.💕
Mary Winniford
Greenville, TX Monday, September 11, 2023 Shirley my heart is with you sweetheart! I am so sorry about Charlie! Joe thought so much of him!! Bless his heart he fought the good fight!! I can truly say you will miss him!! Everyday I miss my dear Joe! Love you and will be praying for you! MaryMike Herber
Whitewright, TX Monday, September 11, 2023 Through the many years of being a member of Webb Hill , Charlie always spoke and was glad to see you and ask how your game was. He will be missed!Marilynn Henderson
Austin, TX Monday, September 11, 2023 Butch, Amber and I are so sorry for the loss of Charles. He was a good man who meant so much to us. He was good to Amber in helping her improve her golf game and always to tell people was one of the first people at the course when he bought it. Condolences to Shirley, Scott, Mel, and the rest of his family and his Webb Hill family.Bill Eatkind
Caddo Mills, TX Monday, September 11, 2023 My condolences to the family, especially Shirley, one of the nicest people I ever met. God bless all