RYLANT, Richard W. of Dallas, born May 28, 1951, in Dallas, TX, passed away February 16, 2010. He grew up in Balch Springs, had family in Emory, TX. and spent a lot time there. He loved fishing, boating and hunting. Prececed in death by father, Roy (Dick) Rylant; mother, Vera Lee Rylant; sister, Marolyn Welnack; brother, Robert Rylant; nephew, Timothy Melton. Survived by wife: Connie Rylant; children, Kevin Brown & wife, Leticia , and their children, Tyler & Marty; Richie Rylant & girlfriend, Desiree Stevens & daughter, McKenna, Ammie Rylant (Katie) & her children, Francisco Perales Jr. & Ashley Perales; grandchildren, Tyler Brown and Marty Brown, McKenna Rylant, Francisco Perales, Jr. & Ashley Perales; nephew, Clint Rylant, his children, Robbie Rylant, Lura Rylant, Tara Rylant & Samantha Rylant, Sean Zephro and Mike Zephro. Service will be 11:00AM Thursday February 18, 2010 at New Hope Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday morning at the funeral home from 9:00AM " 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made for the final expenses of Richard Rylant. Donations may be made to New Hope Funeral Home.