Ray Ramsey, age 89, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (March 22, 2018) at his home.

He was born on September 22, 1928 in Riverton, IL, the son of the late Esthus D and Cora Mae Leach Ramsey.

He was a retired farmer, school bus driver for 50 years, truck driver and retired from the local ASC office, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, working jigsaw puzzles and was an avid UK fan and was a 50 year member of the Leitchfield Masonic Lodge and a 64 year member and deacon of the Little Clifty Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Cuba Jean Wadlington Ramsey, two sons, Mike Ramsey (Patty) of Chalybeate KY, and Glen Ray Ramsey Jr (Sharon) of Clarkson, two daughters, Glenda Brocato (Brock) of Louisville and Nancy Kiper (Otis) of Leitchfield seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, Cecil and James Ramsey.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, (March 27, 2018) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bros. Gerry Otahal and Bro. Chester Shartzer will be officiating. Burial will be in the Leitchfield Memory Gardens.

There will be a masonic service Monday evening at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday until time of services.