Bobby Ramsey
February 20, 1928 ~ July 8, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Bobby Ramsey, 85, of Asheville, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Shelby, NC, he was a son of the late Astor and Edna McFarland Ramsey.
Mr. Ramsey served in the Merchant Marines and in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was a proud graduate of NC State University. He worked as a civil engineer in the pulp and paper industry for more than forty years.
He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, where he was a member of the choir, Sunday School teacher, and a deacon. He was a member of the Gideons.
Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife, Joy Champion Ramsey; daughters Angela Ramsey and Jan Brick and husband Hilton; sons Rick Ramsey and wife Linda, Scott Ramsey and wife Tonda, and John Ramsey; grandchildren Tony Gould and wife Kendra, Jerry Gould and wife Janet, Jason Ramsey, Christopher Ramsey, Erin Smith, Brad Smith, Ben Ramsey and wife Liz, Lauren Foust and husband Aaron, Adam Ramsey and wife Megan, Jared Brick, and Jake Brick; 8 great-grandchildren; sister Mary Ella Rhinehart and husband Gene; and brother Steve Ramsey and wife Carolyn.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Revs. Nathan Pruett and Steve Ackerman officiating. His family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Ministry of Grace Baptist Church, 718 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, and/or to The Gideons International.
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We at Grace will really miss Bob who was a stalwart bass singer in our choir and a faithful Sunday School teacher. I will miss Bob personally because he was quick to encourage me with kind words about my singing with the IMPACT Singers and because he was someone the whole bass section leaned on for the right notes and as someone who wasn’t timid about singing out and leading our section. Joy, Rick, and family, thank you for sharing Bob with us at Grace these past 20 plus years.
A huge loss as a friend, a fellow Gideon, a fellow choir member, and to the Grace Baptist Church family. Prayers go up to God for the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to be with his family. He will be missed.
Friends, our hearts are breaking with yours. He always had a kind word and a smile. Truly a good man. How many people will need to step up become the prayer warrior, tither, teacher he has been. I pray for your strength and health to endure this loss. I just can’t think of Bob without smiling.
Dianna and Eddie Wyatt
Rick, My prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God be your constant peace.
Leuzette Tweed
former owner, Asheville Music Supply
We will miss our Uncle Bob, He was such a Godly Man! We will be praying for all the family during this time. I know my Mom(his sister) are rejoicing with each other along with the others that have gone on to be with Jesus! We loved him & will always remember his Special Smile! Love & God Bless Teresa & Dennis Roberts
My Best Friend Ever-Always In My Heart,Prayers And Thougths-Till We Meet Again -Al
God blessed our lives through Bob & Joy from the time we met in Canton, NC in the early 60’s, in Hamilton, OH at West Side Baptist Church, and even in retirement through e-mails & visits. May God wrap His arms of love around you and be your strength through this loss of Bob. We send our love and prayers in this time of grief!
I have lost a dear friend. I appreciate the love he gave me as new member of Grace Baptist Church. Rick and family my heartfelt love to you and your family. Mr. Bob will be looking down and smiling on all of us and saying keep up the good work on my behalf. Love you always.
We lost a good loving friend, Bob will always be in our hearts, out pouring love to his family.
I remember Mr. Ramsey as a dedicated member of a gym where I was employeed several years ago. I could set my clock by him coming in the door and was always inspired by his dedication.
Joy, Rick, and Family
We were so sorry to hear of Bob’s sudden passing. He was, indeed, a special person to all of us. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
We plan to come to his services but won’t be able to stay for the visitation. We have 8 guests coming from SC at 5:30 or 6:00 on Thursday evening.
Bob always had a smile and words of encouragement, when we met in the hallways of church. He was always there, smiling and shaking hands at the end of service. He was a great example of a man of God, and our family will miss him.
Brent, Sandie, Brendan, Syenna, Avaiyah, A’zaylen, Dustin, Dylan, Hayleigh
May God’s Grace and your friends at Grace Church hold you in loving arms today and forever on. No one knows better than you what a wise, loyal man Bob was. Sure will miss our hugs on sunday morning with the girls.
Dear Joy, Rick and Linda….I was so sorry to hear about Bob. I will always remember how good he was to us at Grace…Praying for you , Lisa Gruber