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Celebration of Life for Albert “Al”, “Bone” Ramsey Albert Ramsey was born January 31, 1932 to the late Carrie Ruth Fouch and Willie Ramsey in Lincoln County, GA. He was the 4th of their 5 children: Floyd Edward (Mattie Ruth), Ruby Irene (Hollis Rucker, Sr.), Jerry Clarence, Sr. (Bobbie) and Robert, who all preceded him in death. He departed this life on December 24, 2019. Al volunteered for the US Army and served from 1951 - 1954 with the 1st Calvary Division in Korea. He received several medals including a Purple Heart for being shot in battle. After discharge, he lived in Washington, DC with Uncle Luther “Boot” Fouch and later in Atlanta with Uncle Robert “Trick” Fouch. After marrying Ocie Williams, he continued to live in Atlanta, GA and later moved to College Park, GA, and finally to Oxford, GA. He retired from General Services Administration (GSA) in 1991 and continued work- ing for his son’s company, We Wash Trucks Kleen for 18 more years until his health failed. Al’s favorite activities were: fishing, hunting, watching sports, playing cards, talking on his cell phone, and listening to his favorite gospel group, The Suwanee Quintet. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ocie Mae Williams Ramsey; their children: Romel Ramsey Wadley, Alan Ramsey, Larry Ramsey; grandchildren: Rachael Wadley, Nia Ramsey, Christian Wadley, Larry Ramsey, Jr.; great grandchild: Jai Taylor and god- son Tim Askew. He is also survived by a special friend, Ivory Jeffries and a multitude of nieces, nephews, including Yvonne Fleming, Charvone “Cha Cha” Heard and Albony “Junior” Fleming, who continually checked in on him. We are appreciative of the 87 years he had with us. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” Acknowledgement: The family of Albert Ramsey is greatly appreciative for everyone who prayed, called, visited and expressed their kindness during Dad’s sickness and our hour of bereavement. We sincerely thank each of you. A special thank you to Yvonne Fleming and the Maple Spring Church Family. May God continue to bless everyone of you. With Love, The Family Order of Service Processional………………………………….………..……….... Soft Music Selection ………………………..… Song Medley - MSBC Combined Choir Scripture: Old Testament……….………………….....…..... Pastor Ronald Gantt New Testament ………………………………...… Min. Paul Simpson Prayer………………………………………………...… Pastor Ronald Gantt Selection ………….… “I’ll Be Alright” ………….. MSBC Combined Choir Remarks ………….…… …….………...……………….… Christian Wadley Albony “Junior” Fleming Yvonne Fleming Acknowledgements …………………………………….…...… Betty Rucker Selection ………………. “Fix It Jesus” …...……... MSBC Combined Choir Eulogy………………………………………………..… Pastor Ivory Jeffries Love Fellowship Baptist Church ~ Avondale, GA Recessional …….………….…………………………… “Going Up Yonder” Interment …………………....……. Maple Spring Baptist Church Cemetery Repass ~ Maple Spring Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Flower Bearers Nieces Casket Bearers Nephews Ushers Maple Spring Baptist Church Poem “God has not promised skies always blue, flower-strew pathways all our lives through, God has not promised, sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love.” ~ Annie Johnson ~
