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Ralph Vernon Bougrand
Nov. 9, 1927~Oct. 24, 2013
Gulfport, MS
Ralph Vernon Bougrand, 85, of Gulfport, MS died on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Mr. Bougrand was born in Cadillac, MI. He joined the US Army at the age of 17. He later transferred and retired from the USAF where he achieved numerous medals and honors. After retiring from the military, Mr. Bougrand worked for the Civil Service where he retired from KAFB. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #332 in D'Iberville, American Legion and the VFW. He was an avid fisherman and travelled extensively with the military. Mr. Bougrand was of the Christian faith.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Winnifred Loomis; father, Curtis Bougrand, Sr.; sisters, Vivian Curtis and Beverly Mathiews, and brother, Curtis Bougrand, Jr.
Mr. Bougrand is survived by his wife, Edna Marie Bougrand; son, Jerry Bougrand; daughter, Terri Otto; step-daughter, Belinda Neeley; brother, Donald F. Bougrand; grandchildren, Katie Bougrand, Lauren and Jason Neeley; great-grandchildren, Ashton Neeley and Emily Mitchell; grand dog, Precious and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors. A Celebration of Life will follow at the VFW Post 2539, 15206 Dedeaux Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to one's favorite charity.
Southern Mississippi Funeral Services, 228-872-3637 is in charge of arrangements.
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Ralph was my brother, I always looked up to him, always did, always will, till we meet again on the other side. God be with you!
Don Bougrand
November 15, 2013
Ralph you will be missed! Your cheerful face and the joy that you have spread while you were here will never be forgotten. Commander VFW Post 4526
Phil Soria
October 28, 2013
Goodbye to a good longtime friend. We have happy memories of our times together.
Peace to you and your family.
MICHAEL & DOT MONCUS
October 26, 2013
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