Coy J. Ramsey

STAUNTON, VA Coy James Ramsey, Sr., 90, husband of Annie Ramsey, of Staunton, died Friday, September 6, 2013, at his residence. He was born on December 18, 1922 in Augusta County, a son of the late James William and Florence (Coffey) Ramsey. During his life, Mr. Ramsey's career included employment at various auto dealerships as parts manager and service manager. He also operated two service stations in Staunton, the Esso on Beverley Street and Phillips 66 on Augusta Street. Additionally, he owned a hardware business in Verona, an instrument repair business, and two antique operations. His career revolved around his love of classic automobiles and numerous antique collections. His family members include a son and daughter-in-law, C.J. and Kay Ramsey of Dayton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Lisa Whitesell, Katrina Arnold, and Robin Dahlstrom; three great grandchildren, Fauna Whitesell, Araina Whitesell, and Cora Dahlstrom; and a number of special nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a brother, Roy Ramsey and five sisters, Lorinda Craft, Margaret Stover, Dellie Pettigrew, Sue Ellen Blakemore and Curtis Jennings. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Mr. Ramsey's nephew, Rev. Jeff Cale. Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be nephews and grandsons-in-law, Benjamin Blakemore, John Henderson, Dave Whitesell, Erik Dahlstrom, Matt Arnold, and H.B. Graves. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 420 Neff Avenue, Suite 210, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 and the National Parkinson's Foundation Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD, 21741.