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John Hubert Ramsey, 76, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at his home in Loganville, GA after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was married to Nina Hearn Ramsey, and they shared 31 years of marriage together.

Born in West Frankfort, IL, he was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Paul Ramsey, and Elma Ramsey. He proudly told everyone how wonderful his parents were, and how special it was to grow-up in a home filled with love. John graduated from Metropolis Community High School in Metropolis, IL in May of 1963. He attended college at Anderson College in Anderson IN and Paducah Community College in Paducah, Kentucky. He served in the US Navy Reserves. John worked as a manager with Oxford Slacks in Monroe. He was the owner of Ramsey Landscaping Company when he retired. He was an active member of The Orchard Church in Loganville, GA. He loved his family and grandchildren who affectionately called him Papa John. As the grandchildren got older, they were disappointed to discover he didn’t own the Papa John’s Pizza franchise.

He is survived by his spouse Nina Hearn Ramsey, Children: Jason and Kari Ramsey, Suwanee, GA, Angelyn Ramsey, Snellville, GA, Jeffrey Wood, Tucker, GA, Brady and Marti Wood, Lehi, UT, Lieutenant Commander Micah L Wood, USN and Laura Wood, Jacksonville, FL and Todd and Ashley Wood, Loganville, GA, and 10 much adored grandchildren. Brother and sisters: David and Cheryl Ramsey Lakeland, FL, Martha and Lee Pelhank Marion, IL, Naomi and Pat Richmond Lacon, IL, and Rebecca Ramsey of Marion, IL.

The memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5th at 1:00 p.m. at The Orchard Church, located at 1950 Hwy 81 S, Loganville, GA

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Orchard Church.
The Orchard Church
1950 Hwy 81, South
Loganville, GA 30052
Link to on-line Contributions:
https://orchard.ccbchurch.com/goto/giving

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  1. Stanley Durden says:
    January 31, 2022 at 2:40 pm

    KENT & KATI DURDEN

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  2. Elaine Towler says:
    January 31, 2022 at 2:44 pm

    John was a wonderful person. He was hardworking, ,generous, fair minded and a great sense of humor. Prayers of comfort Nina and his family. He will be missed

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  3. Carolyn Watson says:
    January 31, 2022 at 2:44 pm

    Nina,

    We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Ernest and Carolyn Watson

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  4. Beverlry Neal says:
    January 31, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    John was my best friend he also was my boss at Oxford Slacks Nina you will always be in my prayers I love you both

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  5. Gail and Frank Tolbert says:
    January 31, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    Nina, Frank and I will always be there for you. John was one of a kind. He cherished you, his family and was always there for his friends. Our hearts hurt for this loss.

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  6. Wes.ONeil says:
    January 31, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    Condolences to you, your family and friends. I’ll always be here for you Nina.

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  7. Harold and Janice Tribble says:
    January 31, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    Sending love and prayers to all of you! Harold and Janice Tribble❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

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  8. Stephanie Williams says:
    January 31, 2022 at 5:16 pm

    I will miss my Uncle John dearly. He was such a positive, fun-loving man. Even at his sickest he was still making us laugh. The last words he was able to mutter to me were “don’t be afraid”. My heart breaks for those of us left behind, but rejoices in the new body and freedom he has now- I love you Uncle John.

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  9. Ginger Valentine says:
    January 31, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    Nina, John touched so many with his kindness and joyful heart .His light will continue to shine through all that were blessed to know him.. The beautiful memories I have of you two will forever bring a smile to my face. I will celebrate those beautiful times.
    He is well now…sending much love to you and heartfelt condolences to all your family.
    Ginger Valentine

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  10. Russ and Pat Bailey says:
    January 31, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    Russ and I do not even know where to begin, when it comes to this heart breaking loss of your wonderful husband and our treasured friendship with John. We are so thankful for the years of fun, fellowship, and love shared through the years. John will be so missed and we are happy to have shared many great memories with him. As we prepare for his Celebration of life, we thank God he has no more pain,
    RIP JOHN❤️❤️❤️

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  11. Joanne Cattkn says:
    January 31, 2022 at 6:11 pm

    My condolences to his family and friends. Praying for strength and comfort for all…

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  12. Joanne Catton says:
    January 31, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    My condolences to his family and friends. Praying for strength and comfort for all…

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  13. Cheryl McQueen says:
    January 31, 2022 at 7:06 pm

    My brother Gary Little and I are so sad to learn of John’s passing. He was a dear friend of my brother’s. His sister Rebecca was my best friend while they lived in Metropolis, IL. His whole family was loved here in Metropolis while his father served as minister of the First Church of God. I know his family will miss him terribly but will know without a doubt that he is walking the streets of gold in Heaven and celebrating his eternal life with his loving Heavenly Father and his earthly family. God bless you all.

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  14. Martha Williams says:
    January 31, 2022 at 8:21 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. John and I and many of our youth group went to the same high school in Metropolis. He and his siblings & parents were so loved by our church family and our community. John had a great sense of humor and the youth always had a lot of fun together. May God comfort your family during this difficult time. John will be missed.

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  15. Jim and Vicki Hyman says:
    February 1, 2022 at 4:43 am

    John was and is always be a special light. His smile, laughter, jokes, pranks but most of all his love will live on in all of us forever.

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  16. Judy Harold says:
    February 1, 2022 at 12:26 pm

    Nina, Please know how sorry I am for your loss. I wish I had words to comfort you but only time has this capability. When you can once again breathe, you will begin to remember all the love and laughter that you two shared and, once again, he will make you smile…as he so often did. Nina, may Peace be with you, my friend. I love you so.

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  17. Barbara Grisinger says:
    February 1, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    Nina, you, John and the entire family have been on my mind for the past year. Since John contracted Covid and began his battle with the return of his cancer, you were in my thoughts. I hate that I have not seen all of you in such a long time. I always appreciated being a part of the family gatherings, whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas or another holiday. I always felt at home and grateful for the hospitality. John was definitely the center of it all. I know how much he loved the grandchildren and they felt the same about him. He will be greatly missed by all.

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  18. Anita Robertson Peters says:
    February 2, 2022 at 7:51 am

    Nina,
    I’m sending condolences to you and the family during this time of loss. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.

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  19. Jake and Janie Carrell says:
    February 4, 2022 at 11:40 am

    Jake and I are sorry for your loss. We have known John for years. John was a true friend, he will be missed by everyone that knew him. He was a kind, do anything for his friends, fun to be around. We know he’s no longer in pain. RIP John! God Bless the Family!

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  20. David OBrien says:
    February 5, 2022 at 10:40 am

    John had a big impact on my life in the last few years. His love of the Lord was infectious. I learned a lot from his example and his shared wisdom. His voice and his presence will be missed by many. But I know (as did he) that he is in paradise and no longer suffering.

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  21. Anita Karraker says:
    February 5, 2022 at 1:25 pm

    Nina
    You are in our heart and prayers today. John was such a sweet guy and I know he will be greatly missed. Hope to see you soon Love Anita and Louise

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  22. T Hudgins says:
    February 7, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    John and I were good friends in our younger days. We played a lot church league basketball together. He was a great man.

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