Robert E. Ransom Jr.

Bob was a great player and great friend. I will miss him always. We had good times playing together in various bands over the years.

Mr. Ransom was a truly amazing person who served as my professor, mentor, advisor and friend. He is loved by many and will be sorely missed. Keeping the family in prayer during this difficult time.

Bob was a great man, a friend to all and a Jazz Legend. I will always remember him as my Brother and a mentor to me when I became the Jazz Ensemble Director at Hampton University,may he rest in peace and God's blesses to his family.

Mr. Ransom was a wonderful man who opened my eyes and heart to embrace the art of Jazz. I called him the soft-spoken teddy bear (it was the beard) who could pull out the best in any musician if you would just trust him. I will never forget the lessons he taught me nor the opportunities that I was afforded through knowing him. Rest In Peace.

I met Mr. Ransom as a junior in high school. My older brother who was a student at Hampton told me Mr. Ransom was the man I should meet. From that meeting until this very moment he played a instrumental part in my life. I thank God for the impact you made in my life and will always treasure the love that you and Mrs. Ransom gave to me. Forever grateful! Eric M Moultrie

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.