He was born in Brooksville, Florida on October 27, 1943. Murray graduated from Hernando High School.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Atticus and Ealie Mae Ramsey; sisters, Evelyn Robinson and Fleetie Hartley; brothers, Atticus Jr., Charles, and Adrian.
He is survived by his children, Laura Ramsey and Ernest Ramsey Jr.; his former spouse and caregiver, Peggy Garrison; six grandchildren, Justin Lewis (Amber Lewis), Kelsey Lewis (Michael Mantooth), Shelby Glatfelter, Christopher Ramsey, Andrew Ramsey, and Mathew Ramsey; eight great-grandchildren, Colton Lewis, Gracyn Lewis, Ella Lewis, Kaleigh Pierce, Mason Mantooth, Mya Mantooth, Cade Sanders, and Cyla Sanders; many nieces and nephews.
A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00-11:00am, Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Merritt Funeral Home, 2 South Lemon Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601, where Funeral Services begin at 11:00am, with Pastor Clark McClain officiating. A Graveside Service will follow at Brooksville Cemetery, 1275 Olmes Road, Brooksville, FL 34601.
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