With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Joe Ramsey 81, of Lake City, SC, a retired construction worker, widower of the late Ernestine Ramsey, who passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Life Reflections

"So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."           ~Isaiah 41:10~

Joe Ramsey, son of the late Henry Ramsey, Sr. and Mary Lee Williams Ramsey. On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at MUSC Hospital, Florence, South Carolina, he quietly took his Saviors hand and made his transition from time to eternity.

He received his formal education at Battery Park Elementary and High School in Nesmith, SC.

Joe, then left and went to Pompano Beach, FL, where he was employed by Hard Drive and Jackson and Sons Land Development for many years. After retiring, he returned to South Carolina, where he resided. There he began to seek God for his eternal resting place.

He joined the Greater St. Mark A.M.E. Church and began to work out his soul salvation. He was dedicated, faithful and committed to whatever was assigned to his hands. He served as a trustee for many years.

Joe Ramsey was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Powell Ramsey; four brothers, Robert "Knott", Mingo, Vernell and Rufus Ramsey; two sisters, Lillie Ramsey and Mary L. Ramsey McFadden.

Joe was united in Holy Matrimony in October of 1964 to the late Ernestine Powell-Ramsey and the two became one.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughters, Prophet Catherine (Elder Danny) McElveen of Kingstree, SC, Pamela (Curtis) Haralson  of Pompano Beach, FL, Sherlyn (Michael) Greene of Plantation, FL and Katie (Samuel) Edwards of Hemingway, SC; thirteen grandchildren, Lakachia Ramsey, TaVonda Pierce, Demetrius Edwards, Kimberly Rogers, Ryan Edwards, Curtis Haralson, Kurt Haralson, Albert McLeod, Aaron McLeod, Danny McFadden, Jr., Durrell McFadden, Joshua Cooper and Courtney McFadden; twenty nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Jannie Gamble and Alice Ramsey both of Hemingway, SC; two brothers, Henry Ramsey, Jr. of Ridgeway, SC and Harry Ramsey of Hemingway, SC; a special nephew, Rudolph Powell; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 64 Bradley Bay Road, Lake City, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.