James F. Ramsey, 68, of Joaquin passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Promise Hospital in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was born on February 19, 1943 in Timpson, Texas to J.P. Ramsey and Era Richards Ramsey. James enlisted in the United States Army in 1966. He completed basic training in Leesville, Louisiana and San Antonio, Texas. He was later deployed to Thailand and was honorably discharged in 1968. James was retired from Tyson Poultry, where he worked as a diesel mechanic for several years. James enjoyed picking and singing at different events, but most of all at his church. He also enjoyed being out in the woods hunting. He was a Christian and a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 1:30pm on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Larry Andrews officiating.

He is survived by:

Sons:
Vince Ramsey and wife, Crickett of Logansport, Louisiana
Jason Ramsey and wife, Barbara of League City

Daughter, Jamie Griffin of Tenaha

Fifteen Grandchildren

Sisters:
Melba Fults of Center
Faye Socia of Nacogdoches

A number of nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Wives, Janet and Era Lou Ramsey
Parents, J.P. and Era Ramsey
Niece, Tammy Socia