Mr. Donald James “Don” Ramsey, 78, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton, after a period of declining health.
Don was born on August 23, 1945, in Cleveland County, NC to the late Edison Pruitt and Flavie Ramsey. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and honorably served during Vietnam. Prior to retiring, Don worked as a recreational therapist at Broughton Hospital. He was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #43 of Morganton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 8 siblings.
Survivors include his daughter; Donnell Ramsey Mace and her children; Ashley Mace and Andrew Mace, sisters; Marlene Cooper and Geraldine Lail, brother; Jack Ramsey, adopted daughter; April Brank and her children, Jeffrey Autrey and the late Shawn Pendergrass.
A Celebration of Life and Fellowship for Don will be at 4:00 P.M., Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be sent to Disabled American Veterans Chapter #43, 2779 Dav Ave, Morganton, NC 28655.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
DON AND I GRADUATED IN THE CLASS OF 1963. WE SHARED MANY GREAT MEMORIES DURING SCHOOL AT GEORGE HILDEBRAN. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE CLASS REUNIONS. DON USUALLY HAD A “STORY” FOR ME AT OUR REUNIONS. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MIND. HE WAS DEFINITELY ONE OF GREAT GUYS!
So sorry for your loss. I loved talking to you Dad. He was an amazing man. I spoke with him a couple of months ago, but didn’t know he wasn’t well. Prayers to all. Deb Waddell
Was thinking about him the other day, remember all the sleep overs Donnell and I had during High School. Send love and hugs to you.
So sorry he was a great friend grew uo together went to school tigether
Don Ramsey was a regular down at our DAV Chapter #43 in Morganton. He was overjoyed when he won the 50/50 raffle. He will be missed.