In Memory

John Scott "Johnny" Ralph

John Scott Johnny Ralph

Johnny Ralph passed away in Alvin, TX. Wednesday the 28th of April, 2010 after a having found out just ten weeks ago that he had cancer.  He is survived by his wife Beth, a daughter Erin and her husband Daniel Johnson; a son Johnny; grandson Jarrett Johnson; brother Bryan Ralph and wife Sandy; two nieces, and three great nephews.

Final services were burial at sea  by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Johnny had a degree in criminology from the University of Houston and served in the U.S Navy, U.S. Army  and the U.S. Coast Guard Intelligence; experienced cobat in Indochina, seving as a sergeant in the 5th Special Forces with honors.   After his time wwith the military, he became the Director of Transportation for Alvin ISD with 20 years service and served six years as a city councilman in Alvin.    

A friend of the family paid homage in this way: " The Sovereign's Operation Manual affirms that Brother John's latest posting is to the most splendid duty station in the realm.  We are sad that a gallant lad is away from his place in our ranks, but how good it is that this promotion entitles him to rest from the wearisome fray."