James Ray Ramsey
A private burial for James Ray Ramsey, 78, Pomona, Missouri, was held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
James Ramsey, God’s servant and Army veteran, died Monday, November 6th, 2023 at Ozarks Healthcare, West Plains, Missouri while surrounded by his loving family. He was a servant at heart. His mantra was service to God, service to country, service to family, and service to others.
James was born on September 13, 1945, in West Plains, Missouri to parents Ray and Bertha Ramsey. He graduated high school from Willow Springs in 1964 and joined the Army in 1966. He met the love of his life, Jeanne Ramsey (Colbert), in 1969 and they married in 1972. They stayed together until his recent death, having been married for 51 years. James was a decorated soldier who served 40 years combined in the U.S. Army and Missouri National Guard. He served a year in Vietnam and retired in 2005 with the rank of Master Sergeant. During his time in the National Guard, James worked as a Technician at OMS 11 for 27 years.
Following his retirement, he was a member of the Post 23 American Legion in West Plains for 15 years and held the position of Adjutant. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Willow Springs where he served as a deacon for 35 years. His hobbies included genealogy and fixing antique Farmall tractors.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Fay Ramsey, of the family home; two children, Julieanna Ramsey Kohls, Pomona, Missouri, and Joshua R. Ramsey, Columbia, Missouri; four grandchildren, Taylor Kohls, Zachary Kohls, Eli Ramsey and Grace Ramsey; one brother, Roy John Ramsey, Branson, Missouri and his nieces and nephews, Ginny and Jason Young, John Ramsey, Joseph and Angela Ramsey and Leah and Ben Brewer.
His parents preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Post 23 American Legion, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, MO 65775.
Charley Ball
November 8, 2023 @ 3:48 pm
Jeanne, Josh, Julie, and family,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. You all are in my thoughts and I will be praying for your family. So many good memories of working with Jim at the OMS. Jim was a great guy and I enjoyed the long commutes to work visiting with him and working with him!
Julieanna Ramsey Kohls
November 14, 2023 @ 7:01 pm
Thank you Charley. He was a great man. He’s deeply missed.
Jay and Charlene Causey, Dora,MO
November 8, 2023 @ 4:12 pm
We are so sorry to read of Jim’s passing. He and Jay was in the national guards together.
John Barden
November 9, 2023 @ 4:16 pm
I was in the Army in Vietnam with James. We both worked in 39th Engineer Battalion maintance. We spent much time on guard duty and worked every day.
He called me a few months ago and we talked a long time.
God bless his family and friends.
John Barden
Jim Ramsey
November 9, 2023 @ 8:13 pm
While I did not no Jim long, I have shared time pouring over geneology with him and enjoyed our talks.
Jeanne, my sincerest condolences. May God grant peace and comfort to you and your’s.
Chantel Thompson
November 20, 2023 @ 8:21 am
Mom, Julie and Josh and Family, I am so truly sorry for the passing of Dad. I miss him dearly. He was a warm hearted soul. I loved spending time with him when I had the chance to. I will remember him always not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. May he Rest in Peace and Fly High with the Angels. God Bless to all of you. And I am keeping all of you in my prayers. Love Chantel and Earl Thompson
Julieanna Ramsey Kohls
November 20, 2023 @ 9:31 am
Thank you. You’re in our prayers too.