Charles "Charlie" J. Ramsey

RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles “Charlie” J. Ramsey, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born January 16, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Canada and Callie Townsend Ramsey, Charlie was a life-long resident of this area. He retired from Belden in 1998, after working there for 36 years as a machine operator. He was a member of the Belden 25-year club and the Loyal Order of Moose. Charlie enjoyed life and his family with many family gatherings. One of his favorite gatherings was the fall Ham & Bean Dinner when he lived in the country. Many family gatherings took place at their Greens Fork country home. Charlie was a snowbird and enjoyed his time in Florida and was very active with his Florida family. He enjoyed woodworking and had an engineering mind and others enjoyed his willingness to help. Charlie and Melinda were a host family to many Richmond Roosters and attended most home games as well as many out-of-town games. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Melinda “Linda” Ramsey, to whom he was married June 30, 1957; daughters, Carrie (Greg) Dillman and Cris (Robbie) White; son, David (Linda) Ramsey; grandchildren, Matthew (LaDawna) Dillman, Michelle (Christopher) Little, Bethany (Jared) Martin, and Ryan White; 3 step-grandchildren, Heather (Brett) Lunsford, Dylan Wright, and Christopher Wright; Papaw Pop to several great-grandchildren (who were his special joy); brother, James E. Ramsey; sister-in-law, Peggy Gray; many nieces and nephews; a host of friends; and a special neighbor, Shirley King. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Chester Ramsey and Don Ramsey; sisters, Betty Howell, Goldie Kovach, Nellie Veach, and several who died at an early age; and a grandson, Derek Ramsey who he helped raise. The family would like to give special thanks to Reid Hospice and Reid ANC Home Care for the excellent care given to Charlie. According to the family’s wishes there will be no public calling for Charlie Ramsey. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring with a ham and bean dinner. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial contributions can be made to: American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or Reid Foundation for the Hospice Program, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Charles "Charlie" J. Ramsey

January 16, 1937 - November 20, 2023