On September 11, 2008 at 1:35AM, Ralph Edward Shoup Jr. of Prince Frederick Maryland lost his battle against Glioblastoma Multiform Primary Grade 4 brain tumor.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 43 years Patricia, his children Mark and Jennifer Shoup of Prince Frederick Maryland, Grand Children Keira & Steffi Shoup and Jordin Bodden. Sisters Vivian McFarland and JoAnn Burleson of Columbia South Carolina and Coradelle Teague of Matthews North Carolina.

At the request of Ralph, there will be a celebration of life event held at a later date. Interment will be private.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in Memory of Ralph to: Calvert Hospice 28 Merrimac Court Prince Frederick Maryland 20678. Other donations could go to The Brain Tumor Foundation at http://www.braintumor.org/.

Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD.