Obituary of Ralph Thomas

Ralph Samuel Thomas, 72, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and caring friend to all who knew him. Ralph was born on August 27, 1937 in Lowville, New York to the late Stanley and Julia Thomas. He was a devoted member of the Church of Christ. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Yvonne Thomas of 53 wonderful years; daughter Denise (Larry) Wynn; son Randy (Kayomi Azuma) Thomas; five grandchildren: Kyle, Chad, Brandon, Jared and Alyssa; brother Stanley (Cleo) Thomas and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, for a visitation Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and a funeral service on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in chapel of Arlington Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society.