Ralph Dewey Ellender, Jr., 46, of Sulphur died Friday, September 28, 2012 after a long illness.

Ralph was born to Ralph D. Ellender Sr. and Sarah Stovall on August 31, 1966. He is survived by his daughter Casey Marie Ellender and three sisters Shelia Ellender Poncho, Krystal D. Ellender, and Nelda Ellender. Ralph is also survived by his nephews; Wendell and Wesley Fruge, and Adam Fontenot, and his nieces; Shalena St. Germain, Adriann Fischer, and Sydney Fruge.

In accordance with his wishes Mr. Ellender will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at the Open Door Church of Sulphur at a later date. His cremation has been entrusted to Lakeside Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.lakesidefh.com