Graveside funeral services for Mr. Ramey will be Saturday, February 8, 2014, 2:00 PM at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Easley. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Liberty Mortuary.
James Floyd Ramey, 82, of 126 Lynchburg Circle, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Pickens he was a son of the late John C. and Marie Sams Ramey. He was a retired building inspector with the City of Greenville.
He was a member and Past Master of Bates Masonic Lodge, #189 AFM.
Mr. Ramey served his country in the United States Air Force for 12 years where he was a Staff Sergeant. He was also a member of the American Legion Post # 52 in Easley.
Surviving are his wife, Rachel Lovell Ramey of the home; a daughter, Donna West and her husband Peter of Greenville; a son, Jim Ramey and his wife, Hope of Liberty; a sister, Jean Smith of Liberty; two brothers, Bruce R. Ramey of Easley and Harvey Ramey of Pickens; four grandchildren, Michael Butt, James W. Ramey, Jr., Stacey Sullivan, and Jason West; 5 great grandchildren.
The family will be at the home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson SC 29621.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.