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Ralph Bradford Obituary

Lieutenant Colonel Ralph E. Bradford, U.S. Army, (Ret) passed from this world into the arms of his Lord on August 27, 2007. He was 61 years old. He was born in Thomas, OK on July 8, 1946. His parents were LaDon Bradford and Emma Lee Cole Bradford. He served in the Army Medical Service Corps beginning 1969 and retired in 1995. On his retirement, he received the Legion of Merit. After his retirement he served as a contractor for program management for the US Army Medical Corps. He is survived by his father, LaDon of Pampa, TX; his wife, Sharyel, of San Antonio; sons, Greg and wife Lisa of San Antonio, Jason and wife Lynette of Aiea, Hawaii; grandchildren, Daniel, Ryan, Frankie Marie Baxter, Christopher and Madison of San Antonio; Caleb and Noah of Aiea, Hawaii; brothers, Jim and wife Cheryl, Steven and wife Katrina and sister, Beverly Alexander and husband, Don; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 6:30 to 8:00 P. M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North. SERVICE FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2007 11:30 A.M. TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 319 E. MULBERRY Rev. John Park, Jr. will officiate. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Music Ministry or Prayer Ministry, 319 E. Mulberry, San Antonio, TX 78212. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North.


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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Aug. 30, 2007.

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Mary Jo Fennell

August 30, 2007

What a gentle, kind man Ralph was. He was one of my favorite people in the world. I love him so much for the kind of person he was, the service to his country, and how he loved his family. Sharyel, you are definitely blessed to have been loved by such a wonderful man. You have my utmost sympathy. Stay strong in the Lord and He will get you through this. I know that you know that already. God Bless You and your family.

Robert Frost

August 30, 2007

Sharyel, I am so pleased you and Ralph came to the WT Band reunion in July. I have many fond memories of both of you even though it has been 40 years. I am so sorry Ralph has departed this world - but you and your family can take comfort that Ralph made a difference. He was loved and respected by all of us who knew him. We should all be grateful for his long and distinguished service to our country. I will never forget him. May God bless you, your family, and Ralph's memory. Robert W. Frost

Bob Morrison

August 30, 2007

Dear Sharyel - Ralph will always be a part of our wonderful "That Class" memories! Love & hugs, Bob & Kay Morrison

Edward Comparon, USAF CMS Ret.,

August 30, 2007

The past several years I worked with Ralph. He was always most pleasant and went beyond to make sure we all were working toward the same goal. I will miss Ralph. He was a great co-worker and a good friend. Regrets, EdC

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