Ralph O. Brady III - known to his family as "Sport" was tragically taken from his family and friends on February 22, 2002 on his way to work. Ralph was born on September 19, 1970 in San Bernardino California.

In 1976, the family moved to Texas where Ralph grew through his teenage years, where he attended Wills Point High School and graduated in 1989. He was a member of the marching band and played the saxophone. In 1995, he decided to move back to California where he met his Life Partner, and made several new and close friends. Ralph was employed by Sears, where he worked as a delivery router at their Logistic center in Sacramento. He will be sadly missed; and our lives will never be the same without our wonderful gentle Ralph. His Light will shine bright in our hearts and may his soul fly free.

Ralph is survived by his Life Partner Oscar Peterson of Citrus Heights. His father Ralph Brady II and mother Nancy Brady, of Edgewood Texas. His sister Micki Brownlee and niece Tori Brownlee both from Crossroads Texas. Also Grandparents and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Ralph's life was held on Friday, March 1, 2002, at REICHERT'S FUNERAL CHAPEL , 7320 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA.