Name: Visitation for Nelson Ray "Fox" Ramsey
Start: 2020-09-19T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-09-19T21:00:00.000Z
Location: J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Petersburg Chapel

RAMSEY, Nelson Ray "Fox", 85, of Petersburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Mr. Ramsey was predeceased by his parents, Doris Tucker Ramsey and John Nelson Ramsey; sisters, Doris Ramsey Young and Nannette Ramsey Dyson; a brother, Lewis Tucker Ramsey; and a son, Phillip Padgett Ramsey. He is survived by his loving wife, Cornelia Padgett Ramsey; daughters, Catherine McNeill Ramsey and Kendall Ramsey DeLorier; grandsons, Peter "Beau" DeLorier and Evan DeLorier; and nieces, Ashley Ramsey Lewis (Scott), Charlene Padgett Ballard (Matt), Susan Blanchard; nephews, Lewis Tucker Ramsey Jr. (Lisa), Kenneth Cooper Padgett (Stephanie), Christopher Blanchard (Amanda) and Lewis Blanchard; and numerous other extended family. A lifetime resident of Petersburg, Mr. Ramsey was well-known for his love of sports, especially football and basketball, UVA and of people. He attended the University of Virginia and Randolph-Macon College, served in the United States Army, completed his undergraduate degree at VCU and later earned his M.A. degree at VSU. After 40 years of service to the Petersburg Public Schools, he will be missed by those with whom he worked and by the students whose lives he influenced. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A memorial service will be planned for a date not yet decided upon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Harold F. Young Neurosurgical Center at VCU Hospital, Christ & Grace Episcopal Church or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 13, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Nelson Ramsey

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11 Entries

eloise boone

September 7, 2023

You are truly missed. You were my principal at A.P. Hill Elem. School as I was a 5th grade teacher. Enjoyed your leadership and kindness. Rest in Paradise peacefully.

Rachel and Walter Wheaton

September 20, 2020

Our condolences to the family of Mr. Nelson Ramsey. We met him as parents at A. P. Hill Elementary School. My husband served for one year as president of the PTSA at A. P. Hill., and I served as a colleague in the school system with Mr. Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey was a role model as a professional educator. I loved his eye catching jackets. He provided an opportunity at A. P. Hill Elementary School that helped in launching my 40 year career as an educator. Thank you for all you meant to our two children, other children, and the families in Petersburg, VA.

Renita Dingle

September 18, 2020

Fox Ramsey job well done here on earth. Take your seat and rest in heavenly peace. The Fox is angel now.

Mike Watts

September 17, 2020

Fox was always a great help for us at Pathways as he was very concerned about students that had dropped out of the system. His concern for the students transcended the requirements of his job and became part of his mission. Thanks be to God for Fox.

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Debra Jean Graves-Branch

September 16, 2020

My Condolences to the Family of Coach Fox Ramsey I am a 1974 graduate of Petersburg High thank You for sharing your Father and Husband with me I played Girls Basketball he was just a Wonderful Role Model a Great Person he influenced my life everyday Coach Ramsey is giving out free lunch tickets to all the Athletes in Heaven and anybody else who don’t lunch that day or want to eat all 3 lunches RIH Coach

Kisha Pfaff

September 15, 2020

Will surely miss you. Always enjoyed being with you when I lived in Petersburg. Prayers to Connie and Catherine.

Tom Kellam

September 14, 2020

Thank you for your character and leadership. Fox,Tucker and Cig were examples that we followed as kids. RIP Fox and condolences to your family.

Robert Bryant

September 14, 2020

May god rest his soul my Phs coach 1968

ELOISE BOONE

September 13, 2020

Mr. Ramsey was one of the nicest people I know .When I first started teaching 5th grade, he was my first principal at A.P. Hill Elementary
School. He was such a caring and sweet person. I last spoke with him two years ago. May he Rest in Paradise (RIP). My condolences to Connie and the rest of the family.

Mike Ramsey

September 13, 2020

Connie, I just heard I am so sorry about Fox. It’s been along time since seeing him. I always loved hearing all the great stories about him and my dad. At our days of sorry he always brought joy and laughter to me and was a great inspiration to a lot of things in my life and I loved him for that. He always made me happy. God bless you Connie. Love you Mike

Gail Seay

September 13, 2020

Connie, so sorry to hear about your loss. Jimmy and I are thankful that we were able to talk with you and Fox at Dixie Restaurant a couple of weeks ago. Fox will live on forever in the hearts and minds of many family and friends. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and the entire family.

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