Jeffery Ramsey, Sr

Mr. Jeffery Emile Ramsey, Sr. was born on May 7, 1959 in Meridian, Ms. While still a small boy his family relocated to Biloxi, Ms where Jeff became a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church under the Pastorial guidance of Reverend Holloway. Jeff was blessed with the ability to excel on and off the basketball court. After leading his team to championship victories, Jeff graduated from Biloxi High School in 1977 with a full athletic scholarship to Xavier University . Jeff later returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Jemison in 1985 and from this union was born a son, Jeffery Emile Ramsey, Jr. He and his family moved to Miami, FL where he began a career with the Federal Prison system. Jeff dutifully and tirelessley worked there until his health began to fail him. On February 19, 2007 he found eternal rest. Jeff was proceded in death by his father, Victor Lawrence Ramsey,Sr; his sister Zapherie Elizabeth Ramsey; and his brother, Kenneth Ramsey. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Margaret Jemison Ramsey, of Miami, FL; his son Jeffery Emile Ramsey Jr. of Miami, FL; his mother , Clara Bradley-Ramsey, of Ocean Springs, Ms; four brothers Donald ( Audrey ) Ramsey, Covington, Ga., Victor L. Ramsey, Jr of Fort Walton Beach, FL, King David ( Glenda) Ramsey , White Plains, MD, Larry ( Pamela ) Ramsey, of Gulfport, Ms ; one sister Michelle Ramsey Barnes , of Ocean Springs, Ms and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Saturday February 24, 2007 from 9a.m. until 11a.m. with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be Saturday February 24, 2007 at East Galilee Baptist Cemetery in Rosehill, Ms at 3:00 p.m. Bradford-O'keefe Funeral Homes, Biloxi is in charge arrangements.