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Official Obituary of

John "JR" Ramsey

July 8, 1927 ~ January 9, 2016 (age 88) 88 Years Old

John Ramsey Obituary

Services:

No Visitation

Services:

At his request...No Service

John A. "JR" Ramsey, 88, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA

died at the Manor Saturday night (January 9, 2016)

He was born July 8, 1927 in Bolivar, PA a son of the late Frank and Helen Miller Ramsey.

On April 28, 1951 in First Presbyterian Church, Emporium he married the late Ruth Hammersley Ramsey.

Mr. Ramsey and his late wife Ruth owned and operated the former JR Auto and Truck Repair, in Emporium, for many years. He was a merchant marine during World War II. During that time he circled the world seven times over. He was an avid airplane enthusiast, a private pilot and a member of the Emporium Pilot Club. He loved flying. Years ago he built and flew his own home built biplane.

Surviving

Son: Dennis Ramsey and his wife Cheryl, Gainesville, FL

Daughter: Carol Reinard, Crosby

Son: Alan Ramsey and his wife Cindy, Emporium

Daughter: Sandra Ramsey, Harrisburg

7 Grandchildren

10 Great Grandchildren

Sister: Joyce Ramsey, CA

Sister: Joan Dasey, CA

Preceded in Death By

Parents: Frank and Helen Miller Ramsey

Wife: Ruth Hammersley Ramsey who died Oct. 22, 2008

2 Brothers: Curtis and Harry Ramsey

Son-in-law: Roger Reinard

At his request there will be No Service or Visitation.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, 110 East 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

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