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James Ransbotham Obituary
JAMES IRVINE RANSBOTHAM
LTC, USA (Ret.) (Age 76)
Of Fayetteville, NC, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Janie Ransbotham of the home; one son, Jack Ransbotham, Tucson, AZ; three daughters, Diane Walter, Elizabethon, TN, Karen Ruffin, Signal Mountain, TN and Candy Ransbotham, Smiths,, AL; two step-daughters, Kaye Malvarez and Lynn Stone, both of Fayetteville; two sisters, Ann Carter, Brandon, FL and Ruth Maxey, Montgomery, AL; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and five step-great-grandchildren.
Jim, also known as "Jimmy", "Randy" or "Mr. Jim", was a hero, husband, father, grandfather, brother and athlete. He was born July 27, 1931 in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late Taylor J. Ransbotham and Margaret Chambers Ransbotham. He was a former Bass High School and Furman University football and tennis star. He received his Masters and PhD degrees from Georgia State University. LTC Ransbotham was a decorated, retired Army officer who flew helicopters and fixed wing aircraft during three tours in the Vietnam Conflict. He was named Honorary Crew Chief of the US Air Force Thunderbirds in 1997. He was a member of LaFayette Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC.
Visitation Friday, August 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at BUTLER FUNERAL HOME in Stedman, NC, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 25 at 11 a.m. Dr. Brian Lee, special official. Interment Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to LaFayette Baptist Church, 501 Hope Mills Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28304 or to a charity of choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Ransbotham
Margaret Lawrence
September 25, 2007
Diane, Ted and I send you our sympathy in the passing of your Dad. I'm sure he was a special man to the many people he met during his lifetime. I hope you, Robbie and your family well.
With love and sympathy, Margaret
Mary Booth
August 27, 2007
Jack and Carol,
My heart hurts for you. Tom and I send our love.
Mary
Brian "Bobby" Plauche
August 27, 2007
Mr. Jim was a great friend. I will miss him more than words can say. My thoughts and prayers are with my friend and his family.
Stephen Ruffin
August 27, 2007
Pop, I love you! You are the greatist, kindest most gentle man man I have ever known. Your gentle kindness and endless heart touched everyone that met you. You believed in me sometimes when I didnt believe in myself. I am blessed to be married to your daughter. You took me in as your son and you will live on in my heart and the hearts of those blessed to have known you. All days with you were high show days. One day we will be together again at show center.
Kati Garcia
August 26, 2007
"Mr Jim" will forever remain in the hearts of every Thunderbird who ever had the honor of meeting him. He is a hero, a gentleman and a true American.
His name will live on in the halls of the Thunderbird hangar as our No. 1 biggest fan.
My family's thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. May God bless you all
Jason Haag
August 24, 2007
Mr Jim will truly be missed by many. He was a great American. May God bless his family during this difficult time. God speed Mr Jim.
Helen Taylor
August 24, 2007
I knew Jimmy at Bass High School and his Dad for the BTU work he did at Druid Hills Baptist Church. My deepest sympathy to the family during this time.
Helen Glenn Taylor, Bass Class '51
Beverly Willingham
August 24, 2007
Dear Friends, Wanted you to know I am thinking about you. What a treasure to have seen Jimmy and meet Janie earlier this summer.
Love and peace to all, Beverly
Daune Judah
August 24, 2007
Candy loved her Daddy. I feel like I know him myself because of how much and how fondly she talked of him. I know that he was a good father and he will be missed. His memories will live and shape her life.
Mary Kochel
August 24, 2007
Jim was a wonderful man that has touched the lives of many many people. Those of us on the 1998-2002 Thunderbird team will dearly miss our friend.
Rhonda Fuller
August 24, 2007
Dear Candy and Family,
Just want you to know that we are thinking about you and our thoughts are prayers are with you at this difficult time. Candy has been my very best friend since we were children and although I only met Mr. Jim on few special occasions, I know how special he was to all of you and how much Candy talked of him daily. I know he will be missed. Please find comfort in the Lord at this time and know that we will always take care of you Candy.
I love you,
Rhonda and Family
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