Ralph Anderson (November 2, 1927 – November 30, 2019) was a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 7th District from 1997–2013. Prior to being elected to the State Senate, Anderson served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1991–1997.
Education
Ralph Anderson received his education from the following institutions: Sterling High School (South Carolina) in Greenville BA, Allen University, 1949 Graduate Studies, Howard University
Political Experience
Ralph Anderson had the following political experience: Senator, South Carolina State Senate, 1997–2013 Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, 1991–1997 Council Member, City of Greenville, 1983–1991 Board of Directors, Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce, 1983–1985 City of Greenville Zoning Board, 1982–1983 Commissioner, Greenville Civil Service Commission, 1969–1973
Legislative Committees
Ralph Anderson was a member of the following committees: Corrections and Penology, Member Education, Member Finance, Member Medical Affairs, Member Transportation, Member Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees Board Member, Community Planning Council Member, Greenville Civil Service Commission Representative of the City, Greenville Housing Authority Board
Professional Experience
Ralph Anderson had the following professional experience: Retired Postmaster, United States Postal Service, 1970–1983 Non-Commissioned Officer, United States Army, Fort Jackson/Germany, 1950–1952
Organizations
Ralph Anderson was a member of the following organizations: President, Board of Directors, Phyllis Wheatley Center, 1985–1991 Member, Municipal Association of South Carolina, 1986–1988 Staffer, Family Counseling Services, 1983–1986 Board Member, Greenville YMCA, 1969–1973 Executive Member, Appalachian Council of Governments Member, Greenville Regional Board of Directors, BB&T Bank Board Member, Community Foundation of Greater Greensville, Incorporated Member, Freemasons First Vice President, Greenville Chapter, NCAAP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Member, Board of Trustees, Saint Anthony's Catholic School, Greenville Board Member, Senior Action of Greenville County Board Member, Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources
Retirement
On March 21, 2012, Anderson announced he would not seek re-election. He died on November 30, 2019, at age 92.