Zoel Hurley Ramsey of Powderly || Obituary

Zoel Hurley Ramsey, 89, of Powderly passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home.  Zoel was born June 12, 1933, in Powderly to Wylie Thurman Ramsey and Opal Francis Alvord Ramsey. Zoel proudly served our country in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957.  He was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Colorado and Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, LA.  Zoel also served 6 months in England.  Zoel was a member of the Masonic Lodge and received his 60-year pin.  On April 26, 1954, Zoel married Mary Frances Freeman.  They were married for 63 years until her death on January 23, 2018.  Zoel worked in the house moving and leveling business for 60-plus years. His 3 sons helped him in the business as they grew up.  Zoel will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Zoel was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ramsey, his son Kurt Ramsey, and his grandson Mack Brawley, also, his sisters; Myrna Jones and Fawn Brashier, and his brother Ercil Ramsey.

Left to cherish his memory are; his sons, Lynn Ramsey and wife Barbara, Ben Ramsey and wife Jeannie, and his daughter Bronis Ramsey and daughter-in-law Robbie Ramsey.  Grandchildren; Ashley Ramsey, Brittany Ramsey, Chas Ramsey, Kaleb Ramsey, and Tonetta Brawley.  Great Grand Children; Preston, Levi, Hunter, Caspen, and Jett.  Also, sister Iris Coney and brother Lucky Ramsey, as well as, many nieces and nephews, neighbors and friends.

Graveside services with Masonic Rites are scheduled for Friday, June 2, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Red Hill Cemetery, CR 45080, Powderly, TX.  The family will visit with friends one hour before service time at the cemetery.

Services are under the direction and care of Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors, 1929 Bonham Street, Paris, TX.

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