Mr. William Ralph Nolan, 77, of Charlotte, died Friday, January 14, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Charles and Lilly Dixon Nolan and was retired from Earthgrains Bakery
Surviving are his children, William Ralph Nolan, Jr., of Charlotte; Robin Nolan Gray and husband, Butch of Concord; Richard Charles Nolan and wife, Donna of Harrisburg, Tracy Thomas and husband Terence of Belmont. He was the grandfather of Christie Devine and Timothy Johnson both of Archdale, NC; Katrina Morrison of Lexington, NC; Sarah Nolan of Concord; Ray Combs, Joseph Thomas , Savannah Thomas and Grayson Thomas all of Belmont; twelve great grandchildren; three sisters and one brother.
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Nolan will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in the chapel of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service with Reverend John Thrower officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Forest Lawn West.
Arrangements are in the care of Forest Lawn West Funeral and Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC. On-line condolences may be placed at www.forestlawnwest.com.
