Ronald David Ramsey, 77, of Flint Hill Road, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover, Shelby.

Born in Gaston County, on August 21, 1946, he was a son of the late David Kelly Ramsey and Louise Margaret Huffman Ramsey. He formerly worked at Carolina Freight Carriers as a dock worker and was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Ronald was an avid deer hunter and fisherman spending countless hours in the woods or on the water.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a grandson, Jebediah Bumgarner and a sister, Jane Ramsey.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Wanda Gay Dellinger Ramsey; a son Michael Ramsey of Cherryville; three daughters, Rhonda Ballard and husband Kent, Sylvia Heavner and husband Kevin, and Wendy Holt and husband Curtis all of Cherryville; three brothers, Kelly Ramsey of Florida, Roger Ramsey of Lincolnton, and Bruce Ramsey of Florida; and two sisters, Ginger Ramsey and Linda Lovelace both of Dallas; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Road Cherryville, North Carolina 28021.

A celebration of life service will he held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with the Rev. Keith Huss officiating.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Road Cherryville, North Carolina 28021 or to Via Health Partners (Hospice Cleveland County), 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com.

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family.