Ralph E. Bradley

August 4, 1927 - December 10, 2009

Ralph E. Bradley, 82, of Melbourne, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was born on August 4, 1927 in Key West, Florida, the son of the late Moral and Ruby (Sawyer) Bradley. Ralph was a 5th generation Floridian, and grandson of the first game warden in the Florida Everglades, Guy Bradley. He was a Commercial Fisherman in Key West for 40 years before retiring to Melbourne, Florida in 1983. Mr. Bradley is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Norma Ruth Lane Bradley of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Stephenson, West Virginia, his sisters, Dollis and Ree, daughter, Vicki, son, Russell, 6 grandchildren, Katie, Crissy, Rusty, Stevie, Raechel and Erin, and 5 great grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, sibling, and father who loved West Virginia's heavenly mountains and Florida's beautiful seas. Graveside services and burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Milam Cemetery, Barkers Ridge, with Rev. Robert Milam officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.