Robert “Bob” Ramsey, 88, of Morganton, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Born in Rutherford County, NC on September 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Clyde Ramsey and Ruth Mayse Ramsey.
Bob was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Glen Alpine. He was a veteran of the NC National Guard and retired from the Lilly Corporation.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Christy Edwards (James) and Brandon Ramsey (Brandon Letterman); granddaughter, Summer Ramsey; brothers, Wayne and Jerry Ramsey; sisters, Lola Morrow and Helen Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Moore Ramsey; brothers, Junior and James Ramsey; and sisters, Mary Ann Gilreath, Marie Smith, and Betty Richards.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026 at First Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Jeff Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Bob was a man who Love the Lord and Loved his Church. He was a blessing to the Church in many roles over the years not the least of which he was an example to the younger men of what a Christian man should be. Bob will be missed by his church and his Family but we take great comfort in knowing that he is with his Lord and Saviour and at peace for evermore. 2 Corinthians 5:7-8 (7For we walk by faith, not by sight: 8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.)
Bob was a truly good man who loved our church and cared for God’s house. We find peace knowing he is now resting safely with the Lord. We are praying that God holds your family close and gives you strength right now. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."-John 14:27
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Ramsey. He was a faithful anchor and trusted trustee at First Freewill Baptist Church of Morganton. Bob had a remarkably big heart and dedicated his life to taking care of his family, leading them steadily in the pathway to God. Men of his rare character and integrity are hard to find today. To the family, we encourage you to follow in his footsteps and trust in the Lord always. We hold onto the beautiful promise that we will see him again if we continue to walk in the way of the Lord. You are in our prayers.
Praying for this family! Love you all
Bob was an extraordinary man whose wisdom, kindness, and strength left a permanent mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
I have had the honest of knowing Bob Ramsey for years he and Kristy have been in our family for many many years.. Bob was a kind gentle soul he will be missed by all who knew him I'm sure .Mr Bob I'm sure you are flying high in heaven tonight. Keep smiling down on us until we meet again fly high Bob fly high! I'm sure your finer than a frog with hairs split 3 ways!! Love cissy
Always loved how Bob would look at me over his glasses 🤓. He was my second dad. I'm going to miss him but never forget. Bob you left Christy and me 20 days after my daddy went to be with the Lord. I know you two are having the best family reunion ever. Love, Becky
Saying Hello to the Father Each morning as we awake Before From the side of our bed each step we take Don't you think, that God would smile If we bowed our heads and prayed for a while... Saying hello to the Father.... Giving Him honor for His forgiving grace! Thanking Jesus for taking our place Dying on the cross Our sins to erase… So happy and thankful to say Hello to the Father Praising the lord for the victory Salvation through Christ shed blood Has set us free… To live in Heaven eternally So happy to be, Saying Hello to the Father Carolyn Waldroup