Apostle George F. Ramsey Sr., 78, was called Home by his Loving Savior, while surrounded by his devoted family, on Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was born in New Albany, MS on December 13, 1934, the son of the late Henderson and Mandy (nee: Gatheren) Ramsey Sr.
On September 9, 1961, in Milwaukee, he was united in marriage to the former Betty Jo Slade. He was a graduate of the Charles Harrison Mason Bible College. Apostle Ramsey had been employed by the J.I. Case Co. until he was called to serve his God and his Community. He pastored the Shiloh Church of God, here in Racine and the Rose of Sharon of Deliverance Church in Milwaukee. He was also very active in working with the young people of Racine, founding both the Communicators and the OIC. The community will be lessened by his passing.
Surviving are his loving wife, Betty Jo, their children, Betty Jo E. Ramsey, of Racine, George F. Ramsey Jr., of Milwaukee, Elijah (Neregin) Ramsey, of Racine, Geoffrey (April) Ramsey, of Papillion, NE, Pastor Elias (Raquel) Ramsey, of Kenosha, and Sarai Ramsey, all of Racine, 8 grandchildren, Elisha, Rachel, Alexander, Aaron, Brielle, Elaija, Elecia, and Austin, brothers and sisters-in-law, Henderson (Margaret) Ramsey, of Racine, John (Shirley) Ramsey, of Warren, AR, James Ramsey, of Racine, L.C. (Dawn) Ramsey, of Oxford, MS, and Willie Lee (Frances) Ramsey, sister, Ernestine Ramsey, all of Racine, and sister-in-law, Evelyn Ramsey, of Oxford, MS. His nieces, nephews, other relatives, church members, grateful young people of Racine and friends will also miss him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Walter and Murphy Ramsey, and 4 sisters, Moline, Mary Lou, Mary Emma, and Vivanne.
His Homegoing Service will be held in Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State St., on Monday, September, 30th, at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop C.H. McClelland, officiating. Visitation will be in Shiloh Church of God, 1714 Center St. on Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and in Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, on Monday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials be directed to Shiloh Church.
Melina Cannon says
My prayers are that God keeps you all in his perfect will! I have very fond memories of Apostle Ramsey & family. He will be missed… God Bless you all! Melina Cannon (granddaughter of late Robert Cannon)
Evang. Lillie Parsons says
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. God bless you all. Our prayers are with you.
Christine Golden says
To the Ramsey Family the Golden Family would like to send their most Deepest Sympathy with the loss of your beloved Apostle and Leader.Father,Uncle and friend.We will truly miss him but always remember he will be looking down upon each and everyone of us and you’ll always be in our prayers.
Vonnair Goggins Sr says
It is with great regret that I have learned of this passing. My wife LaShall Goggins and myself offer up prayers and sympathies to the family in this sad loss. May the Lord richly bless the family and Church Families that were touched by this loss. As with any pastor not just the immediate surrounding churches suffer the missing but also all those that he has touched.