Robert Lee Ramsey

Robert Lee Ramsey, 82 of Elihu Cabin Hollow Community, passed from his earthly home to his eternal home on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab.  Robert was born on December 29, 1943 at Somerset, KY, the son of Elmer Ramsey and Emogene Meece Ramsey.    He married Barbara Heath Ramsey on July 20, 1968 and they have shared life for almost 58 years.  

Robert was a longtime member of Zion Baptist Church…he loved his church and his church family.  Robert was saved at age 53.  Robert worked for many years at Lear Siegler, later he worked as a full-time farmer, raising cattle.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and sightseeing with his grandchildren.                           

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two sons, Robert Ramsey (Vicki) of South Carolina and Shawn Ramsey (Amber) of Somerset; four grandchildren,  Kyler, William (Kayla), Elizabeth, and Lauren;  one great grandson, Parker Ramsey; his sisters in law, Diane Ramsey of Frankfort, IN and Sandra Denney and Kathy Martin (Forrest) both of Somerset; nieces and nephew, Amanda Denney of Somerset, Jennifer Ramsey and Natalie Unger, both of Frankfort, IN, and Brian Ramsey of Japan;  extended family members and a host of friends, church family and neighbors who are saddened by his passing.

In addition to his parents, Elmer and Emogene Ramsey; Robert was preceded in death by his stepmother, Marie Meece Ramsey; his brother, Luther Ramsey; his in-laws, Sam and Lillian Heath and his brother-in-law, Bill Denney.  

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.  The funeral service will follow on Thursday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Lonnie Sewell officiating.  Burial will be at the Minton Cemetery at Ferguson, KY.

Pallbearers will be Terry Ramsey, Tony Ramsey, Kyler Ramsey, Will Ramsey, Barry Taylor and Forrest Martin.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Baird and Frank Denney.  

You are welcome to view the obituary and offer condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com 

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Minton Cemetery in memory of Robert Ramsey.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Robert Ramsey.