Ralph Eugene Brawley, 59, of Granite City, Ill., passed away April 24, 2016 in Granite City Ill.

He was born on November 9th, 1956 to the late Samuel D. and Lois Darlene nee Tur, Brawley in Berkeley, Ca.

Ralph grew up in Granite City, Ill., graduating from Granite City South High School in 1974. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and bravely served his country for four years. Ralph was employed at US Steel/National Steel with over 30 years of dedicated service.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his nephew, Jonathan Brawley and his niece, Jessica Brawley.

Surviving are his daughters; Suzanne (Brent) Myers, Denise (Dan) Tabash and Lynda Brawley, his sister Rhonda (Alan) Burris, brother Kerry (Terry) Brawley, four grandchildren; Nicholas Myers, Carter Myers, Casey Myers and Rachel Tabash.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Visitation: Memorial visitation will be 5 p.m to 7 p.m Friday, May 20, 2016, at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Glen Carbon, Ill.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m Friday, May 20, 2016, at the funeral home.