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John is survived by his daughter, Dr. Laurie Anne Ramsey of Sewanee, Tennessee and her companion, Claude Gerling of Strasbourg, France; John's nieces and nephews in Arkansas: Carol Ellen Thompson, Butch Selig (Judy), Eleanor Lynn O'Neal, James Arthur Leonard, Julie Fitzwater, Phyllis Jolley (Tim), and Sarah Leonard; many great and great-great nieces and nephews; and in Virginia, Katherine's children: Linda Mays, Rob Mays (Sybil), and Kathy Coleman (Sam).
Retired Professor of Political Science at Old Dominion University, John lived in Norfolk, traveled extensively, and volunteered generously, especially at First Presbyterian Church. He moved to Tennessee in 2017 to be near his daughter. John's ashes will be scattered in Virginia and Arkansas, following a memorial service in Norfolk at a later date. Arrangements and tributes will be updated at https://www.moorecortner.com/ by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to support Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Christian Appalachian Project, Feeding America, Southern Poverty Law Center, or a charity of your choice.
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Joe Mishkofski
January 22, 2022
John Ramsey was my professor at Old Dominion University. His enthusiasm for his subject matter was contagious and i am indebted to him for steering me toward my major. He was tough, but fair. He was NEVER boring and he imparted a life-long love of political science within me. And let's face it folks. NOBODY rocked the crew-cut like John Ramsey! Joe Mishkofski ODU'84
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Cynthia Walker Corks
January 20, 2022
John Ramsey was one of the best teachers I ever had. His organized, no nonsense but fair approach to teaching was so excellent that it is difficult to describe. I learned more in his introductory political science class than I ever thought possible. He wrote the textbook that was used. I have never had a more useful book. Sadly it was lost in a move and I have not been able to find a replacement source. In every political discussion that I hear he comes to mind. My condolences to his family. He was a gift to the teaching profession.
Cynthia Walker Corks
Old Dominion University 1976
Lewis Winston
January 20, 2022
Professor Ramsey was an incredibly talented and energetic teacher. I took his class on research assuming it was going to be easy. It was a difficult course that taught me more than I thought it would. The course was so good that still have the notebook from the course. Professor Ramsey left an incredible impression on me that continues to last over 30 years later.
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