David Lawrence Ramsey, solider, son, business owner, father and husband, passed away July 5, 2016. David, the oldest son of Lynn and Lenore Ramsey, was born March 15, 1935 in Maryville, Tennessee. He was later joined by siblings Tom and Lynn Louise.
Growing up, David enjoyed horseback riding, hiking in the Great Smokey Mountains and playing basketball. That love of basketball helped him make the Maryville High School basketball team. He also played baseball and French horn in the band and when he graduated in 1953, he played basketball and baseball at Tennessee Tech University. Soon after, though, David joined the U.S. Army, where he served in Europe during the height of the Cold War.
After being honorably discharged, David married Virginia Marshall July 5, 1957. They were married exactly 59 years. Dave graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in Transportation -- He loved the Big Orange and was truly a Vol for Life! He and Virginia soon moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he combined his love of sales and cars and sold Pontiacs.
It was in Birmingham where Dave's first two children Stephanie and Jennifer were born. The growing Ramsey family soon moved to Richmond, Virginia and then to Rahway, New Jersey. That's where their third child Marshall was born. Dave's final move came in 1968, when the family relocated to Marietta, Georgia. In 1974, Dave teamed up with his neighbor Bob Towery and opened Canton Road Standard, a full-service gas station. Eventually, they opened Auto Action, a multi-bay car care business. After several successful years, Ramsey sold the business and went to work for Cobb County Public Schools in their transportation department. During this time, he and Virginia traveled and cruised around the world from Europe to Alaska. Dave also loved to play golf – and turned it into a new career as a golf marshal.
But as successful as he was at work, his true passion was his family. He was a coach, PTA club president, member of the booster club and a number one supporter of his three children. He was quick to bandage a knee, cheer in the stands and encourage a dream.
A man of quiet faith, Dave was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Dave also showed great courage in surviving Stage 3 Bladder Cancer. His example inspired his children and five grandchildren. His grandsons Blake, Bryce, Daniel, David and Evan loved their Papa Dave. Whether it was riding on his knee or in his convertible Corvette, his grandchildren will never forget his smile and stories -- Stories that will live on in their memories and their hearts.
In honor of Dave and in lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Pat Summitt Foundation to help bring an end to the monster called dementia.
Growing up, David enjoyed horseback riding, hiking in the Great Smokey Mountains and playing basketball. That love of basketball helped him make the Maryville High School basketball team. He also played baseball and French horn in the band and when he graduated in 1953, he played basketball and baseball at Tennessee Tech University. Soon after, though, David joined the U.S. Army, where he served in Europe during the height of the Cold War.
After being honorably discharged, David married Virginia Marshall July 5, 1957. They were married exactly 59 years. Dave graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in Transportation -- He loved the Big Orange and was truly a Vol for Life! He and Virginia soon moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he combined his love of sales and cars and sold Pontiacs.
It was in Birmingham where Dave's first two children Stephanie and Jennifer were born. The growing Ramsey family soon moved to Richmond, Virginia and then to Rahway, New Jersey. That's where their third child Marshall was born. Dave's final move came in 1968, when the family relocated to Marietta, Georgia. In 1974, Dave teamed up with his neighbor Bob Towery and opened Canton Road Standard, a full-service gas station. Eventually, they opened Auto Action, a multi-bay car care business. After several successful years, Ramsey sold the business and went to work for Cobb County Public Schools in their transportation department. During this time, he and Virginia traveled and cruised around the world from Europe to Alaska. Dave also loved to play golf – and turned it into a new career as a golf marshal.
But as successful as he was at work, his true passion was his family. He was a coach, PTA club president, member of the booster club and a number one supporter of his three children. He was quick to bandage a knee, cheer in the stands and encourage a dream.
A man of quiet faith, Dave was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Dave also showed great courage in surviving Stage 3 Bladder Cancer. His example inspired his children and five grandchildren. His grandsons Blake, Bryce, Daniel, David and Evan loved their Papa Dave. Whether it was riding on his knee or in his convertible Corvette, his grandchildren will never forget his smile and stories -- Stories that will live on in their memories and their hearts.
In honor of Dave and in lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Pat Summitt Foundation to help bring an end to the monster called dementia.
David Lawrence Ramsey, solider, son, business owner, father and husband, passed away July 5, 2016. David, the oldest son of Lynn and Lenore Ramsey, was born March 15, 1935 in Maryville, Tennessee. He was later joined by siblings Tom and Lynn Louise.
Growing up, David enjoyed horseback riding, hiking in the Great Smokey Mountains and playing basketball. That love of basketball helped him make the Maryville High School basketball team. He also played baseball and French horn in the band and when he graduated in 1953, he played basketball and baseball at Tennessee Tech University. Soon after, though, David joined the U.S. Army, where he served in Europe during the height of the Cold War.
After being honorably discharged, David married Virginia Marshall July 5, 1957. They were married exactly 59 years. Dave graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in Transportation -- He loved the Big Orange and was truly a Vol for Life! He and Virginia soon moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he combined his love of sales and cars and sold Pontiacs.
It was in Birmingham where Dave's first two children Stephanie and Jennifer were born. The growing Ramsey family soon moved to Richmond, Virginia and then to Rahway, New Jersey. That's where their third child Marshall was born. Dave's final move came in 1968, when the family relocated to Marietta, Georgia. In 1974, Dave teamed up with his neighbor Bob Towery and opened Canton Road Standard, a full-service gas station. Eventually, they opened Auto Action, a multi-bay car care business. After several successful years, Ramsey sold the business and went to work for Cobb County Public Schools in their transportation department. During this time, he and Virginia traveled and cruised around the world from Europe to Alaska. Dave also loved to play golf – and turned it into a new career as a golf marshal.
But as successful as he was at work, his true passion was his family. He was a coach, PTA club president, member of the booster club and a number one supporter of his three children. He was quick to bandage a knee, cheer in the stands and encourage a dream.
A man of quiet faith, Dave was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Dave also showed great courage in surviving Stage 3 Bladder Cancer. His example inspired his children and five grandchildren. His grandsons Blake, Bryce, Daniel, David and Evan loved their Papa Dave. Whether it was riding on his knee or in his convertible Corvette, his grandchildren will never forget his smile and stories -- Stories that will live on in their memories and their hearts.
In honor of Dave and in lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Pat Summitt Foundation to help bring an end to the monster called dementia.
Growing up, David enjoyed horseback riding, hiking in the Great Smokey Mountains and playing basketball. That love of basketball helped him make the Maryville High School basketball team. He also played baseball and French horn in the band and when he graduated in 1953, he played basketball and baseball at Tennessee Tech University. Soon after, though, David joined the U.S. Army, where he served in Europe during the height of the Cold War.
After being honorably discharged, David married Virginia Marshall July 5, 1957. They were married exactly 59 years. Dave graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in Transportation -- He loved the Big Orange and was truly a Vol for Life! He and Virginia soon moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he combined his love of sales and cars and sold Pontiacs.
It was in Birmingham where Dave's first two children Stephanie and Jennifer were born. The growing Ramsey family soon moved to Richmond, Virginia and then to Rahway, New Jersey. That's where their third child Marshall was born. Dave's final move came in 1968, when the family relocated to Marietta, Georgia. In 1974, Dave teamed up with his neighbor Bob Towery and opened Canton Road Standard, a full-service gas station. Eventually, they opened Auto Action, a multi-bay car care business. After several successful years, Ramsey sold the business and went to work for Cobb County Public Schools in their transportation department. During this time, he and Virginia traveled and cruised around the world from Europe to Alaska. Dave also loved to play golf – and turned it into a new career as a golf marshal.
But as successful as he was at work, his true passion was his family. He was a coach, PTA club president, member of the booster club and a number one supporter of his three children. He was quick to bandage a knee, cheer in the stands and encourage a dream.
A man of quiet faith, Dave was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Dave also showed great courage in surviving Stage 3 Bladder Cancer. His example inspired his children and five grandchildren. His grandsons Blake, Bryce, Daniel, David and Evan loved their Papa Dave. Whether it was riding on his knee or in his convertible Corvette, his grandchildren will never forget his smile and stories -- Stories that will live on in their memories and their hearts.
In honor of Dave and in lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Pat Summitt Foundation to help bring an end to the monster called dementia.
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