Mr. Thurman Max Ramsey age 83

Mr. Thurman Max Ramsey age 83 went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2012. 

A native of Rutherford County he was a son of the late Max and Annie Clontz Ramsey, a retired machinist, a member of Main Street Baptist Church and an avid bluegrass musician.

Thurman was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Nell Myers Ramsey of the home, one daughter Tina Ramsey Dobbins and husband Timothy of Ellenboro, NC; two sons – Terry Max Ramsey and wife Dena of Forest City, NC and Tim Ramsey and wife Kathy of Weddington, NC; one brother Robert Ramsey and wife Jean of Lattimore, NC; two stepsons – Brian Beane and wife Holly of Forest City, NC and Timmy Beane and wife DaLea of Concord, NC. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Louise England Ramsey.

Funeral services were held at Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Brewer officiating. Concluding services were held at Eternal Hills Cemetery (formerly Sunset Memorial Park) with military honors provided by The Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association; P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the Family.