William Clement Ramsey
September 26, 1936 ~ July 14, 2004
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
William C. Ramsey, 67, of 3026 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at the VA Medical Center.
His wife and mother depended on him and his son looked to him for strength; they especially mourn his loss.
Mr. Ramsey was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Clement Ramsey. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Trudy Penland. He was an Army veteran.
He was a member of Bell United Methodist Church where he was active with the Christmas Mission Project.
Surviving are his wife, JoAnn Worley Ramsey; one son Ricky Ramsey of Asheville; his mother, Aleen Rhoads Ramsey; and one sister, Nancy Freeman and her husband Bobby of Erwin Hills.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. George Davis officiating. Burial will be at Bell United Methodist Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the cemetery fund of Bell United Methodist Church, PO Box 36, Leicester, NC 28748.
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Rick – My heart and prayers are with you. I know that your heart is broken. I wish I knew the words to say to help make things better but at a time like this I have no words. May God’s grace surround you and support you through the coming days. If you need to talk, you know where to find me. You and your mom will be in my prayers.
Dear Joann, Ricky, Nancy and Aleen Sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. Being in his home as a teen growing up I thought of him as a brother. I remenber him as a very kind sweet and meek person. I know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Jerry and Joann
Our love and prayers are with you.
Brian, Deb ‘Collins’, Kelly & Tori
We thought alot of Mr. Ramsey at the VA eye clinic. Our deepest condolences go out to his family.I’m praying that the Lord will ease your grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with with you in your time of great sorrow.
Love and Prayers,
Boyd & Barbara Holcombe
We met Bill at Bell UM Church. He made us feel welcome there. Always friendly, smiling, and most willing to help whenever, however he could, we will surely miss him terribly.
Dear JoAnn, My deepest sympathy to you at what I know is a difficult time. You are in my thoughts – will contact you next time I am in Leicester. Sincerely, Lovella
Judy and I are acquaintences of Ricky and we are terribly sorry to hear of Mr. Ramsey’s passing. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Alfred and Judy White
I want to express my deepest sympathy at your loss. Joanne, you and Bill have been great neighbors and friends to my parents. He will be greatly missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Jo Ann, May God bless you in your time of mourning.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Marsha & Jim Furness
Dear JoAnn and Ricky, We are so sorry to hear about Bill. I will never forget his act of kindness one early morning when I was stranded on the road with a broken down car. Bill gave me a ride to Erwin High School so I would not be late. When I was a child, I remember Bill’s generous nature and ability to laugh. I hope these memories give you comfort during this time.
Ricky,
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. May you find strength in the huge support system you have.
God bless you & your family,
Cindy Swayngim
Dear Jo Ann and Ricky,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Bill as always happy and pleasant. I will always treasure the times our families spent together. I hope all your special memories of Bill will comfort you now and in the future. You are in our prayers.
Angie & Robert Keeler
JoAnn and Rick-
I am so very sorry to hear about Bill. I remember many times during my childhood of being at your home and Bill was always there to make sure that Rick and I were having a great time together. Last Fall when I saw Bill at the Asheville Mall, I was reminded of all the times that our families shared together. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.