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Richard Ramsay Obituary

Name: Visitation for Richard Tom Ramsay Sr.
Start: 2014-07-15T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-07-15T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery

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 20 years of service. He attended the University of North Florida, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Education Administration and Supervision. He worked for the Clay County School District, until his retirement in February, 2000. He worked at S. Bryan Jennings Elementary, Lakeside Junior High, Fleming Island Elementary and Adult Education at the Clay County Jail. Tom is survived by his best friend and wife, of 56 years, Diane Ramsay; Children June (Bob) Hildebrandt, Richard (Jo) Ramsay, Jr., Mary (Edward) Fitzsimmons, Stacie Ramsay, and Joan Brackin; Grandchildren Mallory (Patrick) McConnell, Haley (Jeff) McKinney, Matthew Fitzsimmons, Kelly Fitzsimmons, Regan Brackin, Scott Brackin, Hailey Brackin, Claire Crean, Erin Crean, Mary Crean, and James Crean; and a great grandson, Grayson McConnell. Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, July 15 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Burial will take place, for family only, on Wednesday, July 16 at the Jacksonville National Cemetery with full honors. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Tom will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Please sign the guest book at www.jacksonvillememorygardens.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jul. 13, 2014.

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Hope Scopoli

July 18, 2014

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.

Jennifer Froehlich (Haught)

July 17, 2014

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

Adam Spearman

July 17, 2014

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.

Lindsay Henderson

July 14, 2014

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 graders have the best perspective on what's going on in the school." He was very positive. About everything in life. I adopted his mantra of "Catch them being good", because, no matter if you were dealing with kids or adults, catching them during a positive moment could change any situation. When I went to his 50th anniversary party, he was holding hands with Diane and he was talking about being a young military officer and living in Camp Blanding housing and he had decided to break a wall down to the next unit to accommodate his kids. And they let him do it! He was always doing things to accommodate his kids and his students. Great husband. Great dad. Great principal. Great guy. He left a huge imprint on his gang. And on me. XOXO

Charlie Jones

July 14, 2014

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

Dr. Gena Timmer Spivey

July 14, 2014

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.

July 14, 2014

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.

Debby Jones

July 13, 2014

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

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