Thomas Ramsey

Herrin-Thomas "Boots" Ramsey, 78, died 11:05 P.M., Monday, November, 18, 2002 at his residence. Boots was born October 5, 1924 in Carterville to George & Mary Belle (Yates) Ramsey. He married Ailene (Rhea) Ramsey on March 22, 1947 at the Lone Oak Baptist Church in Energy. Ailene survives. He was a coal miner, having retired in 1987 from Old Ben Coal Company. He was a WW II Army veteran. He was a member of the UMWA and the VFW. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening & working in his yard. Survivors Include: His wife: Ailene Ramsey of Herrin Daughter & Son In Law: Debra L. & Robert Browning of Herrin Granddaughter: Amber Browning of Herrin Brother: Gilbert Ramsey of Carterville Niece: Lois Edwards of Carterville Niece: Carolyn Baines of Florida Nephew: Bill Ramsey of Carterville Also other nieces & nephews survive He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Theodore, Melvin & Paul Ramsey and Charlie Jones, two sisters, Lora Halstead and Zada Vaughn. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 21, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Victor Long officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. For additional information or to view this obituary, you may visit us at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.