Jack Alden Ramsey, Sr.

Mr. Jack Alden Ramsey, Sr., 89, of Salisbury passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Autumn Care of Salisbury following several years of declining health. Born October 11, 1921 in Rowan County to the late Reginald E. Ramsey, Sr., a former mayor of Salisbury, and Belle Kesler Ramsey, he was a graduate of Boyden High School Class of 1940. Mr. Ramsey joined Ramsey Realty and Insurance Company after graduation where he worked with his father and brother. He later opened up his own business, Jack A. Ramsey Realty, and retired May 30, 1997 after 56 years in the real estate business. Mr. Ramsey was very involved in his church and community throughout his life. As a member of First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, he was a Deacon, Elder, and Treasurer of his Sunday school class for many years. He was a member of the Salisbury Jaycees then later joined the Lions Club where he served as President and remained active for more than 45 years. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge. Jack was a past chairman of the ARC Board. His love of the Boy Scouts of America began at an early age when he was a scout and then he served as Scout Master at the First Presbyterian Church and on the Scout Committee at Coburn Memorial Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church. Jack was active in the Democratic Party and served on the Board of County Commissioners. Jack could always be seen around Rowan County and surrounding counties at high school sporting events, American Legion baseball games and Catawba College games where he was a member of the Chiefs Club. For many years Jack could be found in the mornings having coffee and fellowship with the Wong’s Coffee Club held in downtown Salisbury. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Auten Ramsey whom he married February 14, 1991; son, Jack Alden Ramsey, Jr. and wife Patricia Artz Ramsey of Salisbury, NC; two daughters, Cindy Ramsey Pope and husband Jim of China Grove, NC and Sarah Ramsey Brooks and husband Bill of Clayton, NC; three step-children from Gold Hill, Bobby Hammill and wife Annette, Cheryl White and husband Keith, and Nancy Cain and brother, Lt. Cmdr. Retired Vernon J. Ramsey of Jacksonville, NC. Jack had six grandchildren: James G. Pope, III., Tara Pope Gallagher, Stacy Evelyn Furr and husband Allen, Heather Lynn Ramsey, John Alden Ramsey and wife Rita and William O. Brooks, IV; four step-grandchildren: Brandon White, Meredith White, Stacy Hammill and Ryan Hammill. He was also blessed with three great-grandchildren, Jaxon Alden Ramsey (fourth generation), Elizabeth Reagan Furr, and James G. Pope, IV. In addition, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Reginald E. Ramsey, Jr, Helen Ramsey Haggart, Warren Ramsey, Bonnie Ramsey Curlee, Nancy Ramsey, Betty Rose Ramsey Ferguson, and Patricia Ramsey Meadows. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM Tuesday (Apr. 5) at Summersett Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday (Apr. 6) at First Presbyterian Church, conducted by Dr. Jim Dunkin and Dr. Randal Kirby. Burial will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Autumn Care of Salisbury, 1505 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146-4776. The family wants to give special thanks to the loving caring staff and administration at Autumn Care of Salisbury and to his devoted friend of many years, John Rink. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Ramsey family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Jack Alden Ramsey, Sr.

October 11, 1921 - April 3, 2011