James A. Ramsey, 81 of Richmond, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. Jim served in WWII as a member of the US Air Force as an aircraft mechanic where he earned a medal for excellent marksmanship. He worked for Weirton Steel for four years then for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel for 41 years. After retirement he worked for the Jefferson County Airport. Jim was Methodist by faith and a member of the Richmond United Methodist Church. He was a member of Unionport Masonic Lodge F&AM #333, 32nd Degree with the Steubenville Lodge, and EAA Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 859. Jim was born January 14, 1927 in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Charles and Mildred Hoover Ramsey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Bob, Tom, and Kenneth Ramsey and a sister Jean Skidmore. Jim is survived by his loving wife Lorraine Skeeles Ramsey, whom he married October 13, 1951. Three children Jim C. (Jan ) Ramsey, Judy( Frank) Paree, and Rick H. (Wendi) Ramsey all of Richmond. Three brothers Charles "Grudge" Ramsey of Annapolis, OH, Perry (Marge) Ramsey and Ivan ( Diane) Ramsey both of Cuyahoga Falls, OH. One sister Edna (Dick) Ivanoff of Florida. Grandchildren Jody and Jayna Eynon, Ryan (Cherie) Ramsey, Brad and Greg Ramsey, Jessica and Emily Ramsey, Step-granddaughter Dana Paree. Great-granddaughter Cambrie. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond on Saturday from 4-9 PM. Services will be held 2 PM Sunday at the funeral home with Reverend Carol Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville. Masonic services will be held 7 PM Saturday at the funeral home. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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