Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter LaDonna Browning and her husband Brad and granddaughters Emily and Madison Browning. He is also survived by his special chosen grandson and family, Steven Hicks and wife Kallie and daughters Emma and Laura Hicks. He was affectionately known as Pop or Popsicle to his girls. He is also survived by his sisters Geraldine Lail and Marlene Cooper (Jonas).
Jack was preceded in death by the love of his life, Emma Lee in 2000 and brothers Lee Ramsey, Millard Ramsey, Willard Ramsey, John Ramsey, Fredrick Ramsey, Bill Ramsey, Don Ramsey and sisters Geneva Bradshaw and Jeanette Chapman.
He retired from the Morganton Department of Public Safety in December 1993 and spent many of the following years delivering prescription medicines for Burke Pharmacy, which he so loved as he was able to spend his time on the road and visiting those in need. He was a good friend to many and will be missed.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Brad Browning officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Cancer Center, 720 Malcolm Blvd., Valdese, NC 28690. Special thanks to the care provided at the Cancer Center and Grace Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation in his final days.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Visitation
April 17, 2025
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Service
April 17, 2025
2 p.m.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Committal
April 17, 2025
Burke Memorial Park
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Jack! Was a dear friend of mine for many years, I first met him at Whisnant's Gulf where we initially became friends. After returning from four years in the Marine Corps and beginning work at Morganton Police Department in 1967, we renewed our friendship. He was a super dispatcher, extremely competent and had the sharpest brain and memory of anyone I ever met. It is with a deep feeling of loss and sadness of learning of his loss. I will never forget him as a dear friend a highly competent man, God bless and keep him!

LaDonna. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers! Lisa L.
Jack was a good man and surely an asset to the police department as he knew where everybody in Burke County lived.