Kenneth Walter Ramsey
DECEMBER 8, 1934 - MARCH 6, 2016
Kenneth Walter Ramsey, 81, of 60 Wilde Street, Ridgeway, VA passed away on Sunday, March 06, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born on December 8, 1934 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Walter and Nellie Ramsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie and second wife Rachel.
He received a Bachelor Science Degree from Appalachian State University and attended V.P.I., Kenneth also received a Master’s Degree from University of Virginia. He served in the United States Army and was a member of Highland Baptist Church and a long time educator in the Henry County School System.
Kenneth enjoyed working and meeting people at the local hospital as a Red Cross volunteer and also at the local Nursing homes. He enjoyed gospel music and traveling.
Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife, Debbie Ramsey of the home, step-son, Todd and his wife Jennifer McBride, step-granddaughters, Siena and Jessi McBride all of Elgin Texas, three brother-in-law’s, one sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Evans and Pastor Bobby Billings officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church and other times at the home. Burial will follow the service at Roselawn Burial Park. Military Rites will be performed by the Martinsville and Henry County Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideon’s International,
P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214—0800.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory Martinsville, VA is serving the Ramsey family.
Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com [Funeral Home announcement]