James Ralph Williams

 

Walhalla, SC– James Ralph Williams, 82, husband of the late Mildred “Mickey” Kelley Williams of Walhalla, SC, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House.

 

A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Williams was the son of the late Thurman Speck and Mary Alice Williams. He retired from West Point Stevens – Seneca Plant and was a member of Chicopee Methodist Church. Ralph loved his family above all else. He loved singing Gospel music and was a member of numerous groups over his life. Ralph loved coaching softball and preaching God’s Word to any and all that would listen. He cherished and loved his grandchildren more than anything and loved giving them rides in this truck around the county.

 

Mr. Williams is survived by his sons: James “Jimmy” Williams of Seneca, Jeffrey David Williams of Walhalla and Jeremy Williams (Kristy) of Seneca; brothers: Tex “Pedro” Williams of Rock Hill and Richard Williams (Angela) of Liberty; sisters: Linda Ellington of Anderson and Donna Bowen of Westminster; grandchildren: Mickey James Williams of Seneca, Jackson Thomas Williams of Seneca and Sophie Grace Williams of Seneca; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his brother: Billy Williams; and sisters: Nona Price, Helen Pelfrey and Judy Nelms.

 

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, March 25, 2022, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills, Cottingham Hospice House, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.

 

The family is at their respective homes.