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Roy R. RameyPassing: November 2, 2015

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Thursday, November 5th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, November 4th @ 4:00-7:00 pm

Thursday, November 5th @ 10:00-11:00 am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Thursday, November 5th

MITCHELL – Roy R. Ramey, 93, passed away Monday morning, November 2, 2015, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Born March 3, 1922, in Mitchell, he was the son of Hisle and Bessie (Mann) Ramey.  He married Edith Burton January 22, 1944.

Roy was a stone mason and had been employed at U. S. Gypsum.  He was a 25-year school bus driver for Mitchell Community Schools, and was a member of the 1940 Mitchell High School Basketball Team, Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228 F. & A. M., Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and an 82-year member of the First Christian Church.

He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Honor Guard and 65- year member of American Legion Post No. 250 and also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 9107.

Surviving:  wife,
Edith Ramey, Mitchell
 son,
Roy “Rick” (Janice) Ramey, Mitchell
 daughter,
Barbara Ann (Bob) White, Mitchell
 grandchildren,
Tara LeAnn Ramey
 Kimberly Brooke Manning
Troy Matthew Ramey
Julie Ann Ortman
great grandchildren,
Kalyn Brooke White
 Clayton Royce Manning
Kamdyn Ramey Manning
Victoria Ann Ortman
Joseph Robert Ortman
Olivia Ann Ortman
McKenna Grace Ramey
several nieces and nephews

His parents;  siblings, Ethel Bundy, Emmett “Whitey” Ramey, Glenmore Ramey, Clayton “Metzie” Ramey, Woodrow Wilson Ramey, Delbert Ramey, Robert Roland Ramey, and Walter Ramey; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Mary Katherine Burton, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Mike Collins officiating.   Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

 

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13 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Evelyn Robbins | Bedford, IN
    Date: November 9, 2015
    So sorry to hear about your loss. Missed seeing it earlier.
  2. Guest: Keith Eckensberger | CameronPark, CA
    Date: November 6, 2015
    So sorry for your lose.Roy was one of my heros. The Rameys and the Eckensbergers as you know go way back in the annuls of basketball.I last talked with Roy in 1990 at the finals in Indy.when Damon Bailey played.I asked Roy ,"Where were you 50 years ago today"? Roy smiled and raised his sweater to show his 1940 MHS belt buckle of which he was so rightly proud.Thanks Roy, for the great memories. May God Bless.
  3. Guest: Gary Mundy | Mitchell, IN
    Date: November 5, 2015
    A truly great man has passed. It was an honor to have known Roy Ramey. Rick and family, we all admired and respected your Dad. So sorry to see him gone.
  4. Guest: Lance Stroud | NewAlbany, IN.
    Date: November 5, 2015
    Sending my condolences to all the families....especially Edith...God Bless!
  5. Guest: Dustin Powell | Petersburg, IN
    Date: November 5, 2015
    Troy and family, So sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
  6. Guest: Bob Plew | Shelbyville, In.46176
    Date: November 4, 2015
    Edith and Family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. It;s been years since i have seen any of you, but I remember you all well, I remember all of the ramey boy's - What an outstanding family - I know you will have many happy and proud memories. Bob Plew
  7. Guest: Jodi Parks | Mitchell, IN
    Date: November 4, 2015
    Dear Tara, Barbara and family: I was so sorry to hear that Roy had passed away. He was such a kind man, and very patient to drive a school bus for as long as he did, especially since I rode it for a number of years! You are in my thoughts and prayers. I regret that I am out of town and won't be able to attend the viewing or funeral. Jodi Parks
  8. Guest: Jerry & Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: November 3, 2015
    The Good Lord has called another great man home. Roy always had a smile and friendly word whenever we saw him.. His family was truly blessed to have him with them for all these years. May the Good Lords peace & mercy sooth your hearts for your loss..
  9. Guest: Suetta Yaney-Purlee | Mitchell, IN
    Date: November 3, 2015
    Edith, Barbara, Rick and families.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Roy was the sweetest man on earth.. May God keep you strong during these times and surround your hearts with peace and loving memories.
  10. Guest: Kay Eckensberger Blevins | Plainfield, IN
    Date: November 3, 2015
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, Edith. Growing up in Mitchell, Jack and I always enjoyed talking with you and Roy. He was such a nice man. The family will have so many wonderful memories of him. Jack and Kay (Eckensberger) Blevins
  11. Guest: Steve Tindall | CrossvilleTn
    Date: November 3, 2015
    Rick and Janice, May the Blessings of Love and Memories of Roy, surround you,and comfort your heart. I admired your father. Best Wishes, Steve
  12. Guest: Kathy & Paul Stroud | Mitchell, IN.
    Date: November 3, 2015
    Such a loss to so many...our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families...God Bless!
  13. Guest: Tammy Roberts | Bedford
    Date: November 3, 2015
    Sorry for your loss. Tara, May you find comfort in your memories of your Grandfather. Tammy

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