Paul Ramsey

Obituary For Paul Ramsey

On Sunday, October 3, 2021, PAUL I. RAMSEY, 79, peacefully transitioned into eternal life with his family by his side. 24 hours prior, he escorted his only daughter, Jody to be wed stating “he would never miss this for the world”. He immensely enjoyed the time spent on Saturday with his daughter, family and friends. Paul was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Dorothy Ramsey and the late Irvin Grant. He was reared on the West Side in Steelton, Pennsylvania and lived there until the Agnes flood of 1972. In his youth, Paul attended Monumental African Methodist Episcopal Church in Steelton. In his later life, he visited Beulah Baptist Church in Steelton. His favorite song was “The Presence of the Lord is Here”. Paul received his formal education the former Steelton Hygienic School and on to the old Steelton High School. He played football while attending school. Having been together for 51 years, he married Ethel Hyde on October 15, 1980 and they were blessed to celebrate 41 years of marriage. During his working career, Paul was the Foreman of Majestic Window Cleaning for more than 18 years; he then owned and operated Ramsey Window Cleaning and retired with more than 35 years of service. To continue his legacy, he passed the business on to his son, Paul N. Ramsey. In his leisure, one of his enjoyment pleasures has been fishing. He has been fishing for more than 60 years, having been named “The Legend”. Paul was a serious fisher with more than 100 fishing rods; not to mention a tackle box as big as a suitcase. He also enjoyed hunting and playing pool. He loved watching Westerns as well as watching his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. He could be found watching every game during football season and even game repeats. Paul was a family man and enjoyed every moment of time spent with them. He loved his family and provided for them. He also loved cooking and could be found in the kitchen frying chicken and making “Paul’s bean soup”. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two of his sons, Anthony B. Ramsey and Paul Ramsey; his uncle, John A. Ramsey “Yock” who were reared as brothers. He leaves to cherish precious memories his wife of 41 years, Ethel Ramsey; his children, Ronnie Jackson (Chanel), Renaldo Jackson (Valerie), Jason Ramsey (Darlene), Shawn Pinder (Katrina), Rodney Ramsey (Taneisha), Paul N. Ramsey (Traci), Jody Davenport (Terrell); more than 40 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a host of cousins, other relatives, friends and his dog, Daisy. Paul’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, October 9 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 1:00 until 2:00 PM. Live Streaming of the service will be available on Major H. Winfield Funeral Home’s YouTube page. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks and social distancing for all attendees.

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