Mr. John Ramsey
(October 16, 1960 - November 29, 2024)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, December 12, 2024/ 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, December 13, 2024/ 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
The Heart of My Father
You were my best friend, through all of life’s turns, The one who taught me, the one who learned. With every struggle, you stood tall and strong, A provider, a protector, where I belonged.
In quiet moments, you’d show me the way, Even when words didn’t have much to say. At times, you tried to be tough, to be mean, But I always knew the love in between.
Your heart was big, even when you tried to hide, A soft, caring soul, though you’d push it aside. Through every challenge, you gave all you could, Even when life was hard, you always stood.
You gave me the world in ways unsaid, Through actions, not words, your love was spread. And though you’ve left, your spirit stays, In every lesson, in every praise.
My best friend, my hero, my guiding light, Your love surrounds me, even tonight. I’ll carry your heart, both strong and kind, Forever in my soul, you’ll always reside.
Our deepest and sincere condolences to the family. Take your rest Rambo. We loved you and will miss you friend.
Take your rest, my friend.. I’m so sorry for your loss. From the Bennett family, we offer our condolences.
Rest well John!! You have earned it. Thanks for the years of laughter, friendship and brotherhood!! We remember! God blessed you with a natural talent to build and work with your hands. This was your super power!! Through those gifts and hard work, you graciously blessed others with your talents!! May God’s everlasting love, comfort and bless the Ramsey family.
Ramsey family, I’m sorry for your loss. Ramsey will be truly be missed. Rest in peace soldier.
My condolences to your family Bene….I’m here for you
My #1 Man My Hero My Daddy My Strength My Protector My Provider My First Love I’m going to miss you more than I can explain Daddy! Rest in Peace until we meet again
Your Oldest Daughter Bene
One of my best friend, he was like a blood brother to me. I AM really going to miss MY RAMBO.
My man Rambo take your well deserved rest
We extend our sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your father and our cousin.
May you find comfort in knowing your father will always be with you in heart as you reflect on the many memories you all made and shared.
Aunt Thelma Children
John John who knew that some 40 years ago in the military that we met as strangers to find out within a few minutes that we were cousins My Father Sonny Nelson and your Grand Mother Sue Barnes were sister and brother. I pray the peace of God comfort your family left behind and that you are at peace in the Arms of Jesus. I have always had a special place in my heart for you rest in peace John John.
Rest In Heaven John/Daddy You’re truly missed ❤️ Sending my condolences to the Family
He’s just asleep!
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”
Rest well Bro, I’ll see you when you get up
I would like to offer my sincere condolences, prayers, and love to the family and friends of John Otis Ramsey during this time of bereavement.
From the day I met John, I found him to have a heart of gold behind the exterior tough soldier that he posed to the public as “Rambo” and “Sargent.” Serving his country in the Army made him a proud soldier. However, serving his students as a ROTC Instructor at Lamar High School gave him a greater sense of pride, purpose, gratification,and a feeling of success! However, none of his life accomplishments compared to the love and pride that he had for his family, especially his three girls!
Over the years it was obvious that John was a very caring, loyal and dedicated individual. He always talked about his love for his family, students, and friends. John always did as much as possible for all of them
who needed. He demonstrated this in several ways. From giving students lunch money to grilling for his budddies and ordering his girls basket for Valentine’s Day. This showed the kind of man John truly was.
John and I became special friends many years ago, and we remained special friends until the very end. John will truly be missed by all who knew him. I pray that my friend and I will reunite again someday in Heaven! Rest in peace my friend, your purpose was well fulfilled! 🙏 l ❤️
I will continue to keep my promise to protect your daughter and grandbaby! I love you, pappa John until we meet again
Missing you so much each and everyday. Rest in peace my brother.
Love you Daddy !!
My brother Rambo, you will surely be missed. Rest in peace 🙏
My brother Rambo, you will surely be missed. Rest in peace 🙏
RIP RAMBO
Sending our deepest sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
Rest in peace my brother I miss you so much
Rest in peace my brother ❤️
Rest in peace my BROTHER LOVE YOU ❤️
Rest in Heavenly peace my friend. May God openly accept a Soldier of Christ. Rambo you will be missed my friend. The Tyner family will like to offer our condolences to the family.