Final Rites 
for the late 
Deacon Elgin Ramsey 
Saturday, August 2, 1986 2:30 p.m. 
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 
Lincolnton, Georgia 
Revs. W. B. Tomlin, Norman Shorter, Roy D. Andrews, and Herman Baker 
The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. . . 
 
 Obituary 
 
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there 
 
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, nor shall there 
 
be anymore pain." 
 
Rev. 21:4 
 
Deacon Elgin Ramsey disappeared around eleven oclock the night of February 18, 1985. 
Deacon Ramsey was a native of Lincoln County, Georgia and lived here until his departure. He was the son of the late Mr. Charlie and Louise Davis Ramsey. Coming from a Christian home, Mr. Ramsey confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was a deacon of Mt. Zion and was a custodian of the Mt. Zion for forty-six years and the Salem Baptist Church; a member of the 49th Banner Life Society; president of the Free Will Singing Convention; chairman of the Executive-Board of the Free Will Singing Convention; and a retired employee of Pollard Lumber Company. 
When there was something needed to be done, he was always willing and able to do it. 
Dea. Ramsey was united into wedlock to the late Mrs. Jule Ramsey and to this union twelve children were born. 
Those who are deeply touched are his ten children which include eight daughters, Mrs. Nellie Weems, Lucille R. Jones, Mrs. Mary E. Williams, all of Lincolnton, Ga., Mrs. Naomi Collier and Mrs. Virginia Kenner, of Atlanta, Ga., Miss Lucinda Ramsey, Fayetteville, N.C., Mrs. Pearl Mason, Clarksville, Tenn., and Miss Lillian Ramsey, Augusta, Ga.; two sons, Mr. John Willie Ramsey, Atlanta, Ga., and Mr. Harry Dunn Ramsey, Lincolnton, Ga.; 24 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, seven sons-in-law; six sisters-in-law; two brothers, Mr. Watson Ramsey, Lincolnton, Ga., and Mr. James Ramsey, Evans, Ga.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to mourn his passing. 
 
 Order of Service 
Processional Master of Ceremonies..................... Rev. Norman Shorter Selection. ........................ . ."What We Have In Jesus" Scripture................................ Rev. Roy D. Andrews Prayer.................................. Rev. Norman Shorter Remarks................................. Rev. Herman Baker, 
Dea. Hayes Samuels, Dea. W. E. Mason 
Solo.................................... Ms. Rosa M. Johnson Acknowledgements and Obituary............Mrs. Alvyne Wright Eulogy....................................Rev. W. B. Tomlin Recessional Interment.................................. Church Cemetery 
Acknowledgements 
Words are inadequate to express the humbleness and gratefulness we feel toward all of our friends who have consoled us during the search for our father, grandfather, uncle, and cousin. Now share our grief and bereavement in kind words, thoughtful deeds, prayers, and other courtesis. 
THE FAMILY 
 
 Pallbearers 
 
Bro. Prelo Hogan Bro. James Garnett Bro. Joseph Simmons 
 
Bro. Arthur Beard Bro. Willie Ed Harris Bro. Eugene Calhoun 
 
Flower Ladies 
 
Mrs. Patricia Bennett Mrs. Ethel Garnett Mrs. Barbara Simmons 
 
Mrs. Jessie Garnett Mrs. Barbara Bowie Mrs. Ola Robinson 
 
IVE DONE MY WORK 
Ive done my work, Ive sung my song, And I shall go where I belong; Ive done some good, Ive done some wrong, The Lord has willed it so. 
He knows my heart and every thought. He knows what pain and joy Ive brought; And by His love I shall be taught The way to Him I know. 
He knows my soul so weak and blind, So full of fear of mortal mind And He will lead and I shall find The way to Him I know. 
He guides my steps, and He knows best lie will not harm, where He is blest. And so goodnight, Ill take my rest Where sweet wild roses grow. 
Arrangements tjitrusted To 
 
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Dignity Reverence Service Telephone: 359 3669 Or 293-4255 - Lmcolnton, Ga.