Billy Gene "Bill" Ramsey , 87, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Shelby County. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Billy Gene was born June 20, 1928, in Shelby County, Texas, to Frank Ramsey and Mary Lee Hughes Ramsey. He later moved to Houston, where he lived for 50 years, raised his family, worked as both a lineman and foreman at Houston Light and Power and served in various church and community roles. He retired after 36 years of service. In 2000, following his retirement, Billy Gene and Ouida moved back home to Shelby County, where they are active members of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.

He is survived by
Wife of 68 years: Ouida "Bunkin" Crawford Ramsey of Center

Sons:
Larry Ramsey and wife, Evelyn, of Hockley
Tommy Ramsey and wife, Terri, of Humble
Craig Ramsey and wife, Tracey, of Humble

Daughters:
Carol Ramsey Lowther and husband, Rick, of Mesa, Arizona
Kay Ramsey of Center

14 Grandchildren

14 Great Grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Frank Ramsey and Mary Lee Hughes Ramsey
Brothers: Byron Glen Ramsey, Doyle Ramsey, Buster Lee "Pete" Ramsey

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association
c/o Jackie Grant
269 CR 1505
Center, Texas 75935