James Thomas Ramsey

Dr. James Thomas Ramsey loving husband, father, grandfather and great grand father died Thursday Nov. 27 after giving thanks with his family at his home in Frankfort. Dr. Jim was preceded in death by Kathleen, his wife of 64 years, parents: George and Grace Ramsey, sister Lois, and grandson James T. Ramsey III. He is survived by his 7 children: Josie (Glenn) Stegemann of Louisville, Jim, Jr (Ginny) Ramsey of Lexington, Steve (Rose) Ramsey of Lawrenceburg, David (Cora) Ramsey of Bergenfield, NJ, Bob (Ann) Ramsey of Lexington, John (Lisa) Ramsey of Lexington and Karen Putcha of Cincinnati, Ohio, 19 grandchildren and 10 great grand children, sister Alice Gross of Coshocton, Ohio along with numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends. Born October 7, 1921 in Coshocton, Ohio, Dr. Jim attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY, served during World War II in the Army Air Corps as a pilot, leading his crew in 50 missions. After the war he graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School, completed a residency at the University of Cincinnati and practiced medicine for over 40 years in Owenton and Frankfort, KY. He continued consulting for the dept. of disability until his retirement at age 90. Dr. Jim had many accomplishments and touched many lives during his life. He held life as a miracle from God and treated all patients with dignity and respect. As a physician he assisted in the delivery of thousands of births, made home calls to the sick and disabled, and proudly admitted the first black patient into the formerly segregated Kings Daughters Hospital in 1959. Dr. Jim also was active in his community as chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, board member of the Frankfort Country Club, Salvation Army, KY Medical Association, American Medical Association, VFW, KY Aviation Club and a 60 year member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He received many awards and accolades for his service to his country, community and profession but most important to him was his faith and his family. He lived his life with integrity; he was cherished and will be missed. A celebration of Dr. Jim''s life will be held at 11 am Wednesday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Frankfort. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, 312 Washington St, Frankfort on Tuesday from 4-8pm. A Christian prayer vigil and affirmations of Dr. Jim''s life will be shared at 7pm Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations are asked for Nan''s House for Homeless Veterans c/o Catholic Action Center P.O. Box 324 Lexington, KY 40588 or online at www.godsnet.info . Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home; condolences may be shared via the online guest book at www.harrodbrothers.com.

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James Thomas Ramsey

October 7, 1921 - November 27, 2014