Obituary for Gerald Ramsey
Gerald Ervin “Jerry” Ramsey 91 passed away January 28, 2023 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth, IL.
He was born June 17, 1931 in Edgewood, IL to Stella Mae and Rufus Ramsey. He married Shirley Hamman June 19 1955.
He attended Decatur High then served in the army during the Korean conflict. From there he worked in the Ford service department of Richtin & Hupp in Decatur. He then went to work as a serviceman at the city of Decatur water department where he retired after 22 years. After retirement he enjoyed doing odd jobs and helping people. He always stayed busy woodworking and volunteering at the DMH thrift store.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Shirley), brothers Donald and Kenneth and half-brother
Carl.
He is survived by his son Mike (Phyllis) and sister Sandy. He will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Macon County animal shelter.
Thanks to the staff at Tanglewood Village, HSHS hospice care, and his care staff at Hickory Point
Christian Village.
As per his wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 2023 at Macon County Memorial Park 5700 W. Main St. Decatur (Harristown). Military Rites will be provided by the US Army and Macon County Honor Guard.
He was born June 17, 1931 in Edgewood, IL to Stella Mae and Rufus Ramsey. He married Shirley Hamman June 19 1955.
He attended Decatur High then served in the army during the Korean conflict. From there he worked in the Ford service department of Richtin & Hupp in Decatur. He then went to work as a serviceman at the city of Decatur water department where he retired after 22 years. After retirement he enjoyed doing odd jobs and helping people. He always stayed busy woodworking and volunteering at the DMH thrift store.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Shirley), brothers Donald and Kenneth and half-brother
Carl.
He is survived by his son Mike (Phyllis) and sister Sandy. He will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Macon County animal shelter.
Thanks to the staff at Tanglewood Village, HSHS hospice care, and his care staff at Hickory Point
Christian Village.
As per his wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 2023 at Macon County Memorial Park 5700 W. Main St. Decatur (Harristown). Military Rites will be provided by the US Army and Macon County Honor Guard.