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Courtesy of ShelbyCountyToday.Com
08/24/2016
 Denard Pinkney Ramsey, 86, of Timpson, Texas, passed away August 22, 2016, in Nacogdoches, TX. Graveside service for Denard Pinkney Ramsey, son of the late William Yancy and Ester Pennington Ramsey, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 26, 2016, at Shady Grove Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Nix officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 8 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
Born May 15, 1930, in Shelby County, Texas, on the family farm. Denard Pinkney Ramsey was the son of the late William Yancy and Ester (Pennington) Ramsey. After graduating from Timpson High School in 1948, Denard enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War. Following his time spent in the militatry, Denard was employed with Trailmobile as a painter, later learning to weld. He enjoyed keeping up with the weather. Denard found monitoring therometers and rain gages very interesting. He also enjoyed looking at the stars with his telescope. Denard enjoyed playing the steel guitar. He was a member of Highway Tabernacle and loved his church and church family.
Survivors include:
Son, Randy Ramsey, of Austin, Texas
Daughter, Kelly Plunkett and husband Jason of Lumberton, Texas
Nephews, Shannon Ramsey and wife Judy of Timpson, Texas, Benny Ramsey, of Amarillo, Texas, William H. Hughes and wife Gwen of Center, Texas
Niece, Evelyn Chapman Grace of Rhome, Texas
3 grandchildren; Trevor Ramsey, Cameron Plunkett, and Caitlin Plunkett
A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
In addition to his parents, Denard Pinkney Ramsey was preceded in death by brothers, Ellis Ramsey, Leonard Ramsey; sisters, Dorothy Hughes, Emma Dean Chapman, and Lillie Earles.
To convey condolences online please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
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Amos Wilson Risinger (1952)
Denard and I lived near each other(me in new prospect & he on Center Hwy.) Don't remember how we became friends but had some like intrest, motor cycles, and music. He taught me how to play chords and do rythm to his steel guitar playing, me on the flat top box. Denard was a natural, teaching himself how to play steel on strings he hooked on nails came over a bridge and attached to wood screws for tuning! This was on the edge of his back porch, so he would stand on the ground with a pick and steel bar and play. Later getting an electric steel and amplifier. I didn't keep up with him after my graduation and after a year at Tyler Commercial College and working for Mcleroy Appliance in Timpson, I joined the US Army for 3 years. Then at SFA and Marriage off to Port Neches,Tx till this day. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. Rest in Peace Dennard. from Amos Risinger