William Ralph Thomas, age 75, of Piedmont, SC, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Piedmont Post Acute. Born August 6, 1946, in Anderson, he was the son of the late John Chandler Nelms and Allie Florine Thomas. He was married to Lila Bell Ethridge Bradley Thomas until her death in 2019. Ralph enjoyed car racing and old cars and was a member of the Classic Car Club. He enjoyed listening to gospel and country music. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Millwood (Scott) and Cheryl Bradley both of Anderson; and sisters, May Odale T. Smith of Iva, and Margaret Ann Dickson (John) of Anderson. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Albert Thomas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Traditions Health-Home Health and Hospice Care, 10 Enterprise Blvd., Suite 202, Greenville, SC 29615, www.traditionshealth.com.