James Walter Ramey Sr., 98, went home to our heavenly Father, peacefully, Monday Dec 23, at his home.

He was born on November 20, 1926 to parents, James and Nannie Ramey.

In 1943, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, and served during World War II.

He worked at Burlington Mills in Kings Mountain and Gastonia. He always loved woodworking, gardening and playing bluegrass and gospel music.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn Christine Thrift Ramey; step-father, Julius Stamey; sister, Ethel McGinnis; step-sisters, Betty Hovis, Margaret Greene, Edna Oliver, and Patsy Whitesides; and great granddaughter Megan Heavener

James is survived by his daughters, Brenda Childers and Teresa Camp; sons, James Walter Ramey Jr., Bobby Keith Ramey (Brenda), and Dennis Ray Ramey; step-sister, Mary Bates; grandchildren, Leslie Childers Robinson (Mike), Michael Camp Jr,, Tammy Childers, Tracy Camp, Anna Moncrief (Eric), Kayla Ramey Williams (Jonathan), Lauren and Ashley Hodges; great grandchildren, Stephen Robinson (Brooke), Eric Camp, Tyler Camp, Marissa Camp, Callie Moncrief, Oliva Williams and Jacob Williams; and great-great-granddaughter, Olivia Robinson.

The family would like to thank Via Hospice for all their love and care they extended.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Westover Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Whittington officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, in the church. Burial will follow in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Via Health Partners, PO Box 470408 Charlotte, NC 28247. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain www.claybarnette.com