Graveside services for Joe Ray Ramsey, 75, of Evansville, were held Sept. 10 at Family Farm Cemetery in Cannon County. Bro. Ottis Ball and Bro. Graden Kirksey officiated.    
Mr. Ramsey passed away Sept. 7 at Rhea County Medical Center. He was a minister and was affiliated with the Church of God.  
He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Viola Jones Ramsey; a sister Hazel Alexander; and brothers Fowler and Willie Ramsey.
Survivors include his children Rhonda Ramsey of Smithville, Kimberly Dishman and companion Chuck Cannon of Evansville and Darrell Ramsey of Smithville; grandchildren James Ramsey and Tiffany Gora; great-grandchildren Jacob and Malcolm Gora; brothers and sisters Jean (Curtis) George of Woodbury, Jessie (Doyle) Christian of Woodbury, Jimmy (Judy) Ramsey of Sycamore, Charlie Ramsey of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; long time friend and adopted son William Elrod; and special friend Chuck Cannon.
Pallbearers included Larry Caldwell, Donnie Caldwell, James Ramsey, Chuck Cannon, Tiffany Gora and Donnie Ramsey.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
Sept. 12, 2012
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