SeptembeMarion- Ralph Sydney Bradley, III, 59, of Marion, passed away at 4:29 PM, Friday, September 26, 2014 at Deaconess-Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Ralph was born on February 21, 1955 in Anna to Ralph Sydney Bradley, II and Mary L. (Wiggs) Bradley. He was a 1973 graduate of Marion High School.
Ralph was a self-employed painter who was very professional and detail oriented. He was a member of Ebenezer Hall Presbyterian Church.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and camping at various places with family and friends, cooking desserts, especially his banana pudding and planting flowers and tending to his garden. He will dearly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include-
Mother- Mary L. Bradley of Marion
Companion- Cathy Calvert of Marion
Daughter- Jackie (Bradley) Lange and husband Dr. Jeffery Lange of Metropolis, IL
Daughter- Rachel Davis and husband Mike of Spavinaw, OK
Nine grandchildren:
Abby Lange-Haynes and husband Paul, Justin, Nathan, Emma, Garrett, Jared, Lydia and Isabella Lange
Tristian Davis
Sister- Marla Kehrer and husband Leon of Marion
Brother- John Bradley of Marion
Brother- Robert “Bob” Bradley of Marion
Brother- Pat Bradley of Marion
Brother- Dr. Michael Bradley of Marion
Several nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his father.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 29, 2014 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. Kevin McNeely will officiate. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Hall Cemetery in Lick Creek. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion
Memorial donations are suggested to the Lighthouse Shelter in Marion and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home/ 1704 N. Court/ Marion, Illinois 62959. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.