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Richard Tom Ramsay Sr.

Orange Park, Florida

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RAMSAY HMC (retired) Richard Tom Ramsay, Sr., 77, passed away on July 10, 2014 with family. He was born October 23, 1936 in Gary, Indiana. He was raised in Joliet, Illinois. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1971 while in the United States Navy. He served in Vietnam and retired in 1975 after...

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I was shocked to hear of Tom's passing. I worked with him at Lakeside Junior and almost opened Fleming Elementary School with him. He was always a good person to talk to and the children loved him. I am so sorry for the family's loss.

I am sorry for the loss of this man. I have a lot of wonderful memories of Mr. Ramsay as I was one of his students at Lakeside Jr. High. He was a great teacher and mentor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time

So sorry to hear about Mr. Ramsay. He was truly a great man. He always had a smile and kind words for his kids at Lakeside Jr. High. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

I have such a heavy, but a rejoicing, heart! Tom was so gifted! He was a gifted husband. He was a gifted dad. He was, as I knew him, a gifted administrator. From his hearty "HI GANG" when he entered a room...which resounded in a small portable classroom as well as a huge cafeteria (yes, he wore an apron!!)...everyone turned to see his smiling face....noting that he obviously loving his work. Tom was special to me. He would often come to my classroom and talk with the kids because "First...

No act of friendship toward Tom was ever forgotten; rather, it was repaid with interest. What a guy!

I worked with Mr. Ramsay when he was the principal at Lakeside Junior High School. He was an inspiration and leader to the students, teachers, and staff.
I am so sorry for your loss, may God be with you.

Dear Ramsay family: I just learned of your husband/father's death. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, and will have you in my thoughts.

We were so sorry to get this news...he will be greatly missed.