Ralph Aubrey Neisler

Ralph Aubrey Neisler passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, holding our hands. Ralph, the son of Charles Walter Neisler and Jessie Brown Neisler, was born on July 20, 1934, in Commerce, Georgia. He and his family moved to Greenville, SC in 1965 making this city home for sixty years. Ralph always had a smile to share and joy and laughter in his heart. He was a faithful and loyal man. Ralph's love of the Lord and commitment to his family was his priority. He had a generous heart and was always helping people in need. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Tammy Neisler Beck and her husband, T. Trent Beck; his son, Ralph Derek Neisler; and his sisters, Sue Chisholm and Blanche Eubanks. Ralph and Catherine were blessed with one granddaughter, Catherine Blair Beck, who was the delight of their lives. Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Catherine McClure Neisler; his brothers, Joe Neisler and Walter Neisler; and his sisters, Pauline Doss and Sybil Marlow. Ralph graduated from Commerce High School in 1954 and Johnson Business College in 1956. He attended the University of Georgia, where he became a lifelong and dedicated Georgia Bulldogs football fan. Ralph proudly served two years in the United States Army and was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 301 and American Legion Post 0214. Ralph was a self-made man, the epitome of the American Dream. From picking cotton as a child to serving in the Army and eventually founding his own successful coffee and water business, his life reflected perseverance and determination. He worked for twenty years with William B. Reily Company before serving as Founder and CEO of Professional Coffee Service for thirty years. Ralph impressed everyone he met with his remarkable memory for names and phone numbers. More importantly, he made people feel important and genuinely cared for those he worked with and served. He retired at age seventy-three and devoted his time to family, church, volunteering, tennis, and Georgia football. In his final days, Ralph’s granddaughter asked him what legacy he hoped to leave and how he wanted to be remembered. His simple reply was: “I want to be remembered as a Christian man.” All who had the privilege of knowing and loving Ralph knew him as a faithful servant. He lived out this scripture daily: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37–38) Ralph loved sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He believed deeply in the power of prayer and prayed without ceasing. He was a faithful member of Taylors First Baptist Church for fifty-six years, where he proudly sat in the first row with a smile on his face and joy in his heart. Sunday was his favorite day of the week! Ralph served as a Deacon and was an Usher for forty years at TFBC. He was also an active member of the Fleming/Jerry Long Life Group for nineteen years and loved each of those members as if they were his own family. Ralph prioritized serving others. He volunteered at the Family Life Center for seventeen years and served with Love Taylors: Single Moms’ Oil Change, Taylors Free Medical Clinic, and Taylors Elementary School, where he tutored children in reading. Ralph had many hobbies and was an advanced tennis player for over forty-one years. As Captain of the Super Seniors Tennis Team, he celebrated four South Carolina State Championships and one regional championship. He was also an avid hiker and shared many memorable hikes with his dear friends, Dan Hook, BJ Allen, and Howard Williams, along with his beloved black lab, Bella. His family often joked that his blood ran red and black because of his love for the Georgia Bulldogs. Ralph spent countless Saturday afternoons between the hedges at Sanford Stadium and may very well have been UGA’s number one fan. Above all, Ralph adored his family. His wife, daughter, son, granddaughter, and son-in-law were the joys of his life. He prioritized sporting events, dance recitals, piano recitals, graduations, and never missed an opportunity to celebrate with those he loved. In later years, he especially looked forward to celebrating milestone birthdays in Chicago with his family and his granddaughter’s friends. In his final days, Ralph reflected with gratitude and said, “I’ve lived such a wonderful life.” A Celebration of Life services will be held at Taylors First Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 2:30PM led by Pastor Josh Powell and Reverend Jerry Long. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the Welcome Center at Taylors First Baptist from 12:30-2:15 PM. Live stream will be available at https://watchlive.taylorsfbc.org/. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Ralph Neisler to Taylors Free Medical Clinic, 400 W Main Street Taylors, SC 29687. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Ralph Aubrey Neisler

July 20, 1934 - June 9, 2026