SHOUP, Ralph E. Jr., age 87 of Beavercreek, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne Shoup, parents Ralph E. Sr. and Pauline Shoup, sister Marilyn Haller, and brother Don Shoup. He is survived by his daughters Linda (Kent) Manuel, Sue (Ted) Cochran, grandchildren Nate, Blair and Lauren Manuel, Joshua (Heather) and Andrew Cochran, and brother-in-law Nelson Gebhart. Ralph served in the United States Navy from 1948 – 1952. He retired from USPS where he had been a letter carrier in the Dayton area. Ralph was on the board of Mt Zion Shoup Cemetery and had been its caretaker for many years. A casual graveside service will held at 11 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Mt Zion Shoup Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.