Ellis Logan Ramsey, Sr.

Ellis Logan Ramsey, Sr. was born to William Logan Ramsey and Rose Ila Ware Ramsey on August 3, 1924 in Bartlett, TX. He graduated from Bartlett Public Schools at the age of 16 and went to Fort Worth, TX to attend Texas Christian University and play football for the Frogs. World War II called him to service and he was inducted into the United States Army Air Force in April, 1943. Before leaving for basic training he returned to Bartlett to marry the love of his life Mary Jo Powers Ramsey. Once he completed his basic training, Ellis served as a radio technician with the 77th Infantry in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal in December, 1945 and returned to Bartlett to his wife and infant son, Ellis Logan Ramsey, Jr.; helping his dad on the family farm. Eventually, Ellis took over the farm harvesting cotton, maize and corn for many years. In 1957, their second son Robert Ray Ramsey was born.

Ellis and Mary Jo spent their time raising their family, hunting and fishing. Ellis was an excellent hunter and still ‘the best wing shot’ of the family.

Family survivors include: sons, Dr. Ellis Logan Ramsey and wife Jan of Dallas, Tx; Robert Ray Ramsey and wife Leigh Ann of Montgomery, AL. Grandchildren: Dr. Michael Ramsey (Barrett) of Midland, Tx, Todd Harlin Ramsey (Tonya) of Dallas, Tx, Taylor Leigh Ramsey and Morgan Leigh Ramsey of Montgomery, AL. Six great grandchildren include: Powers, Preston, Logan, Truett, Margaret Rose and Berkeley Ramsey. Many Ramsey & Ware cousins still remain.

The Family are members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Donations are requested to be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church. The family wishes to give a special thanks to Dr. Carole L White and Timothy Steglich for their devoted friendship and support.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 1 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church in

Bartlett.

Burial to follow at Bartlett City Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Goodnight Funeral Home, Bartlett, TX.