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Jun. 20, 1928
Shelby County
Texas, USA |
| Death: |
Jul. 23, 2015
Center
Shelby County
Texas, USA |
Billy Gene “Bill” Ramsey, 87, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Center.
Funeral service will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Shelby County.
Billy Gene was born June 20, 1928, in Shelby County, Texas, to Frank Ramsey and Mary Lee Hughes Ramsey. He later moved to Houston, where he lived for 50 years, raised his family, worked as both a lineman and foreman at Houston Light and Power and served in various church and community roles. He retired after 36 years of service. In 2000, following his retirement, Billy Gene and Ouida moved back home to Shelby County, where they are active members of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by -
Wife of 68 years: Ouida “Bunkin” Crawford Ramsey
Sons:
Larry Ramsey and wife, Evelyn, of Hockley
Tommy Ramsey and wife, Terri, of Humble
Craig Ramsey and wife, Tracey, of Humble
Daughters -
Carol Ramsey Lowther/husband, Rick
Kay Ramsey
14 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by -
Parents: Frank Ramsey * Mary Lee Hughes Ramsey
Brothers: Byron Glen Ramsey, Doyle Ramsey, Buster Lee “Pete” Ramsey
Watson & Sons Funeral Home, July 23, 2015
Family links:
Parents:
Ervin Frank Ramsey (1889 - 1951)
Mary Lee Hughes Ramsey (1907 - 1973)
Sibling:
Billy Gene Ramsey (1928 - 2015)
Doyle Franklin Ramsey (1931 - 2013)*
*Calculated relationship |
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Burial:
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Center
Shelby County
Texas, USA |
Created by: Deb
Record added: Jul 23, 2015
Find A Grave Memorial# 149687715 |
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