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Gordon Ramey Obituary

RAMEY, GORDON J. - age 88 of Knoxville passed away Friday morning at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and the Molders Sunday School Class. He also served as a Deacon for many years at Inskip Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He worked at K-25 for 37 years before his retirement. He was a member of Inskip Lions Club. Preceded in death by parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by wife of 63 years, Lila (Tucker) Ramey; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Vaughn Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Mary Beth Ramey; granddaughter, Kellie Davis; grandsons, Michael Gordon Ramey and his wife Heather and David Ramey; 5 sisters-in-law, 2 brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 3:00 pm Sunday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel with Rev. Ron Mouser officiating and we will go in procession to Greenwood Cemetery Following the service. Honorary pallbearers will be the Molders Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 5364 Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918. Family will receive friends from 2-3 pm Sunday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2008.

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Gracie Jarvis

May 15, 2025

I miss you Gordon you and Linda babysat me all the time

Elizabeth Surber Mills

October 24, 2008

Kathy, Lila, and Mark,
I was so sorry to hear about Gordon. He was a special man, not just to you all, but to a lot of us. I remember him when we were kids and later as he was a friend to my Dad. God will help you through all of this and help you realize what a blessing Gordon was to so many people. He was a true Christian man.
Love and Prayers,

Elizabeth Fagan

October 17, 2008

Mark,
So very sorry for your loss. To have known you is for sure he was a great man and will be missed very much. May the happiness in the past give comfort to you and your family in the future. Thinking of you often.

Mary Beth Leamon

October 17, 2008

Dear Kathy,

I have been out of town and Becky let me know of your Dad's death. He was such a sweet Christian man and loved all of his family so much. I remember he was always changing the oil and washing your car for you and I thought how kind that was and wish I had a Dad to do that for me. I just loved him and your Mom too. They were so kind to my Mother and she just sang their praises too. What a loss. I wish I could have been there for you and your Mom.

Tony Bradley

October 17, 2008

Kathy sorry to hear about your dad. I only met him a couple of times but after seeing the photo it was easy to remember that sweet smile. He was very proud of you. Sorry I was not there. I remember you were there when my dad died and took me back to the airport. Thanks for that kindness. It's not easy but God is in control. Tony

Jamie Collins Manix

October 15, 2008

Kathy, I was so sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. I remember him from Inskip Baptist Church. He was a wonderful man. It is so difficult to lose a parent. My parents have been gone for several years and I miss them every day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Willard

October 13, 2008

Lila, Kathy, Mark & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Gordon and that I didn't find out in time to be able to express my sympathy to your family in person. It was a pleasure to have known Gordon and carpooled with him in my early career and, after many years, I have fond memories and think of him often. Please know that your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time and may it comfort you to know that others care and are praying for you.

Linda (Young) Parker

October 13, 2008

Received the update from the Bobcat today. Am so sorry to hear of your loss and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard & Janice Tudor

October 13, 2008

Dear Kathy,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Enjoy those memories. You are in our prayers.

In Christ's Love,

Ann Paylor Williams

October 13, 2008

Kathy and Family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I know the pain you feel as I lost my step-dad one year ago this month. Time will help heal. Hang on to the wonderful thoughts as they will become treasured memories. My deepest sympathies,

Lori Tucker-Sullivan

October 12, 2008

Aunt Lila, Mark, Kathy and Family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Uncle Gordon, and that we are not there to be with you during this time. Kevin and I will think of Uncle Gordon every time we step into our garden, and as we anticipate the first ripe tomato each summer.
He was a loving and happy soul, and a dear uncle to all of us Tucker kids, and brother-in-law to my parents. We will miss him dearly, and our hearts go out to each of you.
Lori, Kevin, Austin, Madeleine and all the Tuckers in Michigan

Bob Vineyard

October 12, 2008

Mark & Mary Beth -
Rachel and I want to extend our sympathy for your loss. Your dad was one in a million. Always smiling, always friendly. Rachel used to love to tease him and I believe he enjoyed it as much as she did.

May God extend his loving arms around you and hold you tight.

Bob & Rachel Vineyard

Eddie and Judy Powers

October 12, 2008

Kathy and Family,
We're so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. These are times that are so hard on your heart. Sometimes you think it will break, then we realize that God knows best. We share your loss and will remember you in our prayers.
Eddie and Judy Powers

Jim Finley

October 12, 2008

Mark and Mary Beth, I am very sorry for your loss. I have to smile when I remember talking and joking around with your dad at your wedding. He was a wonderful man and very kind. You could tell he loved his family and was proud of you all.

Steve Mays

October 11, 2008

Mark I am so sorry to read of your Dads passing.Know he was a proud man for the great son and daughter he raised.I will be thinking of you.

Kim Isenberg

October 11, 2008

My condolences.

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