James Rudolph Ramsey

   James Rudolph Ramsey, 86, of Scottsville, died on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Center for Acute Hospice Care in Charlottesville.

   He was born on December 9, 1934, in Charlottesville a son of the late  Branard Tyson and Hallie Marie (Taylor) Ramsey.     

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Gibson Ramsey; brothers and sisters, Wayne, Kenneth, Stanley, Ellyn, Brenda, Blain and James. stepson, James M, Wallace; and stepmother, Christine Crouch.

   Mr. Ramsey was a graduate of the Miller School, Bluefield College, Lynchburg College, and Southeastern Theological Seminary.  He served as a minister for many congregations over the years and owned  Da-Ru Designs.

   Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Betty Ramsey; three children Edward “Ty”Ramsey of Scottsville; Kara Louise Ramsey (Ted) of Waynesboro; Kim Ramsey of Ruckersville; three grandchildren, Sydney Levine (Dylan), Sara-Elizabeth Faulkner (Zack), and Ann-Marie Gibson (James Dean); step-son David C. Wallace (Elizabeth); several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Margaret Altman (Toney), Lena Lawhorn (Cecil), Roger Ramsey (Hollie), Ray Ramsey (Mary), Linda Grub (Kenny), and Marshall Ramsey (Stephanie); and a special aunt, Ruth Gwaltney.

   A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at VFW Post 8169, at 2977 W. River Rd. in Scottsville. 

   Thacker Brothers Scottsville Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

   Family and friends may share memories and photos at www.thackerbrothers.com.

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