AGE: 83
RAMSEY, James R. Sr.
Gobles
James R. Ramsey, Sr. 83 of Gobles passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 18, 2014 at his home. He was born August 1, 1931 in Springdale, Ark the son of the late George H. and June B. (Bevington) Ramsey. He served in U.S. Air Force with Headquarters 10th Air Force during the Korean War. Jim was employed by General Telephone Company as an installation and repair technician retiring on May 30, 1986. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, gardening, square dancing and was an avid Purdue Boilermakers fan. On January 18, 1964 in Lawton, Jim was united in marriage to Addie L. King who preceded him in death on January 6, 2012. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Smith and a brother, Richard Ramsey. Surviving are 9 children, James R. Ramsey, Jr and Timothy (Dana) Ramsey, Sr. of Lawton, Tina (Mark Evans) Ramsey of Gobles, Mary Ann Steele of Oneonta, AL, Betty Rodrigues of Altoona, AL, Tom Underwood and Tim Underwood of Kalamazoo, Debra Hoffer of Mattawan, Brinda Vowels of Paw Paw; 29 Grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Tuesday, 3 p.m. with Rev. Ron Packer officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan.