Ralph Wayne Brady
of West Memphis, AR
September 18, 1944 - January 20, 2022
Ralph Wayne Brady, 77, of West Memphis, Arkansas was called home to be with his Savior at 6:00 AM on January 20, 2022. He was born on September 18, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Maurice Willard and Dorothy Jane Dawson Brady.
Ralph joined the Marine Corps directly out of high school. He served honorably in Hawaii before being transferred to Pleiku, Vietnam, as a forward observer for navel gunfire and a radio operator. He was a proud and honorable Marine.
Ralph was later blessed with two daughters, Jamie Mackenzie and Whitney Lauren. He devoted his life raising and mentoring, not only them, but, so many more that came into his life. He dedicated countless hours coaching, umpiring and refereeing at the J.W. Rich Girls Club in West Memphis.
Ralph met the love of his life, Sandra, in 1994. In their 27 years together, they enjoyed many adventures, watching their five grandchildren grow and embracing their faith in the Lord.
Ralph was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister, Judith Ann Reader.
He is survived by his lifelong partner and greatest love, Sandra Ross; daughters, Jamie Brady Osborne and Whitney Brady Austein (Dustin); 5 grandchildren, Tripp Osborne, Rhegan Osborne, Brady Justice, Carter Austein and Chandler Austein; sister, Maureen Jane Fortuna (Brad); brother, Scott Alan Brady (Sarah) and his most faithful dog, Sydney.
In his seventy-seven years on this earth, Ralph touched countless people and will be missed by all who were privileged to have known him.
Memorials may be made to: First Presbyterian Church of West Memphis, 315 N. Missouri St., West Memphis, AR 72301.
Visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 315 N. Missouri Street, West Memphis, Arkansas on Monday, January 24, 2022, from 10:00 until 11:30 am, with the funeral service starting at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Legrange Cemetery in Legrange, Arkansas.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR 72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com