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James Ramey Obituary
JAMES O. RAMEY, 93, passed in San Diego, CA on May 26, 2024. Preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Wagner Ramey and survived by sons Steven and Garry Ramey, grandchildren Shane and Megan Ramey.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia on March 11, 1931, he attended Mercersburg Academy following high school and joined the Air Force in 1950. He returned to Huntington after the service and attended Marshall College (now Marshall University) on the G.I. Bill. James joined the TKE Fraternity where he made great lifelong friends, some of which he kept in contact with up until his passing.
James moved to San Francisco with friends in 1963 where he would meet his future wife. He married Marilyn in 1965 and they moved to San Diego in 1969 to be closer to family. James worked for the County of San Diego from the early 70's until retiring.
James led an adventurous life, had an amazing memory, and enjoyed telling stories about those adventures. James kept his sense of humor throughout his life. He will be missed by many.
A service will be held at Miramar National Cemetery on July 26, 2024 at 1 p.m. followed by a gathering of family and friends, all are welcome.
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Larry Edwards
July 8, 2024
Jim and his MG were the subjects for my 'news photography' class in Journalism. He raced around corners at Huntington's Ritter Park and I 'caught the action' with am old Speed Graphix camera. Sent this 8x10 to him within last few years and he asked Steve to put it up in his room at the care facility. Cool.
Larry Edwards
July 8, 2024
Jamie Robinson
July 7, 2024
Uncle. No one can ever take away all you gave to me. I learned everything I know about my natural family from you. I miss being able to call you up with a question that comes to mind. There will always be a place in my heart reserved just for you. I can only thank you by how I choose to live. Your sense of humor was a joy and all your stories. I hope I can remember them always. The perseverance you demonstrated to develop a relationship with me is unparalleled. Thank you for your service to your country, your family, and to me! Always, Jamie
Larry Edwards
July 5, 2024
For me, there are too many memories of my friendship with Jim, which started when I pledged Teke at the beginning of my freshman year at Marshall. At the beginning of my senior year the two of us moved into an apartment located in the alley behind the Teke House, which he named the 421 Club--even having business cards printed up. His MG fit under the front 'awning,' off the alley's pavement. When he called my current home in Colorado, and my wife answered, he would ask "is this the 421 Club?" I will miss those calls.
Bill Ison
June 28, 2024
Bill Ison
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Bill Ison
June 28, 2024
We talked often from the time we met and lived in the same room at the Teke house. We were very close for most of my life and had many adventures and vacations together. The pics were mini reunion at my house in Cocoa Beach and a FB game at Marshall.
Steve Ramey
June 27, 2024
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