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06/25/07 10:51:55 CDT I was sad to read over this past weekend in The Birmingham News of the death of January 1963 RHS graduate Lee Etta Tucker Ligon of Jasper, Georgia. She had been a Georgia resident almost all her married life, having married not too long after graduating from RHS. She passed away on June 21, 2007 after a lengthy illness, according to the obituary. She is survived by her husband, Perry Ligon, three grown children and their families of Georgia; and a younger sister, Mary Elizabeth Tucker, of B'ham. If I'm not mistaken, Lee Etta attended Glen Iris Grammar School. Dawn Lindsey Gibson <dgibson@vhumc.org> , may '63;
06/23/07 16:32:12 CDT I am so sorry to announce this. I remember her as being such a fun person and loved being in sorority with her. Although I
did not go to Ramsay-I should have-we moved and I went to Shades Valley. Ann Sullivan [ggfor4@gmail.com]
CLASS OF 1963:
DEATH OF LEE ETTA TUCKER LIGON: from Birmingham News 6/30/07
LIGON, MRS. LEE ETTA, age 61 of Jasper, GA passed away In Marietta, Ga on Thursday, June 21,2007 after a lengthy illness.
Born on August 9,1945 in San Francisco, CA and a native of Birmingham, AL, Mrs. Ligon was the daughter of the late John
S. Tucker, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Trilek Tucker. She was a graduate of Ramnsay High School and attended the University of
Alabama. Survivors include: husband, Perry Ligon, Jasper; daughter and son-in law, Pam and David Rogers, Ellijay, GA; son,
Marc Ligon, Athens, GA; son and daughter-inlaw, Rusty and Carol Ann Ligon Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Aley
and Meya Mosley, Jasper; Eli and Emily Ligon, Gainesville, GA; and sister, Mary Elizabeth Tucker, Birmingham, AL. A memorial
service will be held on Saturday, June 23,2007 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church, Jasper with the Rev. Charles Walker and
Dr. Jimmy Lewis officiating. Cagle Funeral Home, Jasper is in charge of arrangements.
webmaster <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , 1965;
04/16/07 00:53:40 CDT I am sure that those who attended Ramsay in the various classes from the fall of 1962 until 1969, and who knew Wesley Reese (Class of 1966), would want to know of his death in late February. All of us who had the privilege of knowing Wesley, and of experiencing his genuine warmth and friendliness, his quick wit, and his overall charm, will truly miss him. Accompanying this notice is a link to Wesley's obituary, as it appeared in the Birmingham News. Please visit the Notice for Wesley Reese. http://obits.al.com/Link.asp?I=LS000086641360X Click on the above link or cut and paste the url into your browser's address bar. Dick Stanford <rstanford1@juno.com> , 1966; Birmingham, AL
02/17/07 15:22:18 CST I really hate to ask such a stupid question, but does anyone from the class of 1986 have obit information about the nine classmates who have died? I only knew of two of them...Brian Wesson and Clifford Wilburn. Thanks for any help at all. Take care, and please keep in touch. Allen Moore <al.39@hotmail.com> , 1986; McCalla, AL
11/11/06 16:02:13 CST Johnny Bragan class of 1967 passed away this year. He had lost both of his legs while in college due to an industrial accident, but went on to be very active in wheelchair sporting events. He was retired from American Cast Iron Pipe Company and was married at the time of his death. Mary Jane Gilliam <Photog605@Bellsouth.net> , 1967; obit
09/21/06 20:57:38 CDT Steve Russo, class of 1963, died Monday, Sept. 18th 2006. See link: The News obit. here Webmaster <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , 1965; Pinson, AL
06/15/06 14:54:04 CDT A tribute to Gayle Graham Gagliano and Ruth Goldstein Wilkes who worked tirelessly on past Reunions. They were dear friends of mine and they are greatly missed. Judy Hickman Marshall <bbopmarshall@adelphia.net> , 1966; Cartersville, GA
05/22/06 15:51:39 CDT I'm sorry that I cannot supply the date, but Carol (Finley) Franklin, class of '63, died within the last few years. Carol attended Glen Iris Grammar School for all her grammar school years, and married someone whose last name was Stumbo during our senior year at Ramsay. They had two daughters, Dee and Missy. She then was married to a Franklin and was still so at the time of her death. Carol's parents owned and ran the Snow's Sundries across from Triangle Park on the corner of 15th Street and 14th Avenue, S.--Dreamland now is there. Dawn Lindsey Gibson, South Highland '59; RHS '63 Dawn (Lindsey) Gibson <dgibson@vhumc.org> , 1963; Birmingham, AL
04/23/06 17:10:48 CDT I worked at a small pizza parlor in Five Points South while attending Ramsay. Several Ramsay students sort of " hug out". I remember Ted and Janice Hershey real well. Janice died soon after her graduatuion and Ted died years leter. They both lived close by. Her Father worked at P & S Apothecary in Five Points and her Mother worked, I think, at Lane Drugs. Phillip Alford, a Ramsay graduate, who had a part in the classic film, TO KILL A MOCKINBIRD, also was a frequent customer. I later worked at the Hill Grocery store in Five Points with a lot of other Ramsay students including Richard Carpenter, ED Warnick, Rayburn Moore and several others whom I just can't recall. I still recall that Janice Hershet was always smiling and I never had a cross word with her. Morgan Scoggins <ms97866@aol.com> , 1965; Snellville, Ga
04/18/06 23:24:04 CDT Freddie Boyer passed away 04/14/2006. The News obit. here David Meadows <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , 1965; Pinson, AL
05/23/05 15:03:28 CDT On May 10th, 2005 I lost my brother Jim Green, married to Becky Hughes Green, and a proud graduate of Ramsay High School. I want to thank the reunion group for the picture of Jimbo and Becky that appears under the newest reunion banner (56-61 Reunion). This was the last photo taken of Jimbo before his death. We have all lost a great friend and your photo makes us remember a happier time. Bob Green <stxgolf@aol.com> , n/a; McKinney, TX
04/15/05 21:06:44 CDT I was saddened to learn of the passing of Kenny McDaniel; I only found out about it recently though this website. Kenny McDaniel was a great friend to me at Ramsay. He was working after school at Krogers or some similar grocery store, had his own car, and seemed to never run out of money. I was dating Linda Smith and he was dating Peggy Halbert. Linda and Peg were fast friends and so we ended up double double dating often, usually using Kenny's car, so that's how we met. Kenny was generous, warm, and always ready to laugh. Like many of us, he was a big fan of the Beach Boys, but without a doubt his favorite song was "Help Me Rhonda." Long after leaving Ramsay, I was lucky enough to meet up with Kenny again at the Class of '66 reunion which he attended with his wife Paula. You just never know when you say goodbye to someone that it may be for the very last time. I'm sure that everyone who ever met Kenny will miss him. http://www.legacy.com/TBO/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=2164155 Eric S. Ruff <ericsruff@bellsouth.net> , 1966;
11/30/04 21:15:12 CST Sonny Gates. Class of 69 passed away Sunday November 28 after a hard fought battle with Cancer Randy Martin <RandyP1955> , 1974; Panama City Beach, FL
11/21/04 20:16:28 CST James Harvey Dumas Jr., class of '67', died November 7, 2004. Click here: http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?Id=LS02827144X
webmaster <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , 1965; Pinson, AL
11/07/04 22:18:35 CST In today's paper (Sunday 11-07-04)... an obit for Robert (Bob) Felton Haas age 59 ...from Ga...to be buried on Monday at Elmwood....after a memorial service today in Ga. Survivors: sister, Barbara and a brother, William (Billy). Bobby Haas, class of 1963. Webmaster <webmaster@ramsayreunion> , 65; Pinson, AL [See picture of Bobby.]
10/31/04 16:28:25 CST My dear beloved twin brother John E Walker died on December 22, 2002. He was a passenger in an automobile and he was the only one killed. He was a wonderful person and I miss him so much as do his children and grand children. I wanted the people know who knew him. Joan Walker Jackson <joanjackson007@yahoo.com> , 1964; birmingham, al
10/05/04 16:10:43 CDT Gayle Graham Gagliano passed away Sunday from a massive stroke. Funeral arangements are visitation tonight and the funeral Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Church here in Birmingham at 11:00 AM. See obit: http://www.legacy.com/birmingham/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=2677178 David Meadows <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , 1965; Pinson, AL
08/05/04 10:21:46 CDT This morning, with great sadness, I found the obituary of Ruth Goldstein Wikes. I am trying to get the word out as fast as possible and hope you will help pass this on to anyone that who would want to know also. I have tried to scan the obit , but in case I fail, the visitation is tonight..afternoon.Thursday (Aug 5th) at Homewood Valley chapel...5P.M. until 7:00 Funeral is Friday 11:00 A.M. at Valley with burial at Elmwood Ruthie was a most precious person and our paths had crossed many times over the years. She was a tireless worker for Ramsay classmates and one of those who kept us together. When I moved back to B'ham in 1985, I lived across from her parents on Chreshill Road and saw her often. Susan, Ruth's sister, was one of my sister's best friends and Ruth and I had many fond talks of Ramsay. Ruth worked with her '66 class reunion in 1996 and also with the five year effort in 2000. When Ruth retired, we interviewed her for a math position at Highlands...where I teach, but the position did not become available as the teacher decided to stay another year. I know we all extend to Ruth's family our heartfelt condolences as we all have lost a most precious soul and friend.. Randy Randy McDonald <macs_tracks@yahoo.com> , 1965; Birmingham, AL [This is Ruth in the black top.]
07/14/04 21:20:59 CDT I just found about my friend Roger Huckaby's passing. We had some good times together growing up on the southside of Birmingham. Once we tried to fix up an old Studebaker....we didn't get far on our meager allowances plus the fact we were only 10-11 years old. The seeds of machinery got planted then.....we became lifelong gearheads. We were always bribing someone to take us the fairground racetrack to see the Allison brothers and all....even bribed my aunt to haul us up to Fultondale to see Don Garlits dragster run.....good times. Roger, you don't know how much you influenced me.....a true friend....wherever you are I'm thinking of you.....and the good times. So long buddy.... Mike McClellan <woolyhead@bellsouth.net> , 1966; Mendenhall, Ms.
07/12/04 04:18:59 CDT I have been greatly uplifted by your works -- pray continue . Maverick <meiers@web.net> , ; Boston,
07/10/04 11:20:05 CDT Greetings! I am excited about what the Lord has been ministering to you, and I can hardly wait to hear & read. You have been such a blessing to us in so many ways. killbill <killbill@dotan-semi-bug.com> , ; Melbenwille, US,
06/18/04 19:24:55 CDT Attached is the obituary for Roger Huckaby, who (along with his wife Sherian Lewis Huckaby) was a member of Ramsay's Class of 1966. Roger passed away on June 7th. Roger was also a graduate of Glen Iris, which he attended for all eight of his elementary school years. Please visit the Notice for Roger D. Huckaby. http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?Id=LS02306828X Click on the above link or cut and paste the url into your browser's address bar. webmaster <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , 1965; Pinson, AL
05/14/04 15:43:57 CDT Here is the obituary for Kenny McDaniel, Ramsay High Class of 1966. It appeared in the Birmingham News on Wednesday, May 5th. Kenny's memorial service was Friday, May 7th at Independent Presbyterian Church. Dick Stanford Please visit the Notice for William Kenneth McDaniel. http://www.legacy.com/TBO/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=2164155Click on the above link or cut and paste the url into your browser's address bar. David Meadows <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , 1965;
02/28/04 23:27:09 CST I just want to say that I was devestated when I heard about the death of my friend, Darryl. He was always full of sunshine and laughter. I know that he is missed by alot of people. Rest in peace my friend. Renee Bowman George <mscowboy02@att.net> , 1984; Castle Rock, CO
02/11/04 10:57:34 CST Joel my cousin, This is his legacy: I want his friends and aquantances in this state to remember: In spite of overcoming a tragic childhood, Joel became one of the highest achievers Birmingham, Al and Washington, DC has ever known. I am proud to have called him my cousin. Melanie Saunders Hightower (AL ) February 2, 2004 mhightower208@charter.net Melanie Saunders Hightower <mhightower208@charter.net> , 1966; Birmingham, Al
01/29/04 22:19:45 CST See obit. for Betsy Albee Lavallet here: Betsy Albee Lavallet Webmaster <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , ; AL
01/12/04 20:09:04 CST See obit. for Joel Odum here: Joel Odum Webmaster <webmaster@ramsayreunion.com> , ; AL
11/14/03 00:17:39 CST I just wanted to say something in memory of Antoine J. Foster. He was one of the greatest friends I've ever had in my life, and we all miss him dearly. The Group, Inc. can't wait for the day we're all back together, and we're all pretty sure he's making the Lord cry with tears of laughter up there. Rest Peacefully, buddy!!! Ashley Morris c/o 2001 Ashley Morris <cautious_83@hotmail.com> , 2001; Birmingham, AL
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