James Ramsey

James Ramsey was born March 10, 1940, in Jackson County, TN and he passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Mabry Healthcare Center in Gainesboro, TN, at the age of 83.

He was the son of the late James K. Polk Ramsey and Clara Henley Ramsey. On December 24, 1960, he was married to Ina Bernice Taylor Ramsey, who survives. He worked as a machinist, and was an elder and member of the Burristown Church of Christ. He was a resident of the Burristown community of Jackson County, TN, and was awarded the Christian Service Award from Tennessee Bible College.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Son-in-Law: Chris Houser; and Sisters: Velcie Johnson, Dois Chrisman, Jewel Lumpford, Lassie Oliver, Nadine Chrisman, and Agnes Wray.

Survivors include his Wife: Ina Bernice Taylor Ramsey of the Burristown community; Son: Anthony Edward (Cherry) Ramsey of Whitleyville, TN; Daughter: Donna Machelle Houser of Maryville, TN; Brother: Hollis Ramsey of Gainesboro, TN; Sisters: Sue (Jerry) Spivey of Rock Island, TN, and Linda Williams of Lebanon, TN; Grandchildren: Drew Houser of Maryville, Jessica (Jackie) Tipton of Maryville, Jennifer Houser of Knoxville, Rebekah (Troy) Daniels of Livingston; and Great Grandchildren: Jaxon and Jase Tipton, Savannah Daniels, and Susannah Daniels.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 2 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, with Tim McHenry, Drew Houser, and Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynn Cemetery in the Burristown community. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 P.M. – 6 P.M., and Sunday from 10 A.M. until time of services.

Memorial donations may be made to Tennessee Bible College in Cookeville, TN, or Lynn Cemetery by contacting the funeral home.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 931-268-1550