Johnie Dillard Ramey
May 13, 1911 ~ August 18, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Johnie Dillard Ramey, 98, of Asheville, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at his residence.
The son of the late Johnie and Tinie Henson Ramey, Mr. Ramey came to Buncombe Co. over 50 years ago from Gum Log, GA. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Ramey; daughter, Hansel Roberts; sons, J.D. and Ollie Ramey; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Ramey retired from Mills Manufacturing, and worked for Winn-Dixie grocery store into his 80s. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed talking with people.
He is survived by his daughter, Hester and son-in-law, Ronnie Boone, of the home, who was his caregivers for many years, and daughter, Bennie Ramsey, of Asheville; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
His family gives special thanks to Hospice staff for their great care.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Ellis officiating. A graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at Many Forks Baptist Church Cemetery, in Gum Log, GA.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Papaw,
You will be missed by us all.
We love you.
Barry, Michelle, Hannah, Ben, Olivia and Madeline Lee
You will be missed very much!! We Love You!!
Love:
Tim & Donna
Dale & I are here for you all if you need anything. Our prayers are extended to your family during this difficult time. I know your hearts are heavy with sadness as we rejoice that he is with our Lord and Savior.
God Bless you,
Dale & Christi
Our heart and prayers goes out to the family in this sad time.
We love and miss you Papaw. You will live in our hearts forever.
Love,
Derek, Dawn, Laney, Kendal & Ayda Dillingham
I am so saddend to hear of Johnie Passing away Iworked at Mills Mfc.many years ago, Johnie always had a freindly word,and a smile for everyone, everyday,May the Lord walk with each of Johnies loved ones in your time of sorrow. Iwill always remember him,my deepest sympathy Rose Gwaltney,
Daddy,
You will always been in my heart. I have so many wonderful memories of us together.
One that means the most to me is when we would walk to church together.
I know you are with mama now. We will see each other again one day. I know the best is yet to come.
I love you.
Your daughter Bennie
Rev.5,3-4; He who sits on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ ‘He shall dwell among them, and they shall be his His people. and God Himself shall be among them, and He shall wipe away every tear from theit eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.’
Though Johnie has passed into ‘all things new’ we pray that God will wrap His arms around family and friends that are still in the first part. May He give them peace and comfort, that they shall know His grace and mercy.
My heart is sad at the loss of Uncle Johnie. I have great memories of visits with Aunt Beulah & Uncle Johnie, they both hold special places in my heart. Love you all.
We are very sorry for your loss. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He has lived a very long and full life. He is looking down on all of the family right now and smiling. He is happy now, no pain or disabilities. Better than ever before.
Melissa,
If there is anything you or your family need please let me know. I will be honored to be of help.
You are a great friend and I will be thinking of you.
Tammie
We are so sorry for your loss.I first met Johnie in the early 60’s when he and Mrs Ramey moved to the Dorsey Trailer Park on Woodfin Ave. What great times we had playing horse shoes with Aaron Caldwell and all the folks who lived close by. Johnie was hard to beat. He was a good neighbor and friend. I’ll never forget him. What a long and wonderful life he had. He’s in a much better place now… and he’ll be missed that’s for sure.
Eddie and Mary (Dorsey) Bartlett
I am so sorry about your loss,but you know he’s happy to be back with Mrs. Ramey.If there is anything I can do for anyone,just let me know.My heart goes out to all.