In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his wife Joanne Ramsey and brothers: Daniel Ramsey and Roy Lee Ramsey.
Oral is survived by his sons: Donald and wife Susan of Coldwater, OH, Joseph Ashley; daughters: Osha McNeill and husband Terence of Springlake, NC, Alice Ramsey and husband Jair of Fayettville, NC ; ten grandchilden: Brittany Drake, Tiffany Johnston, Alexis Leonard, Christian Mitchell, William Ramsey, Sia Mitchell, Donovan Ramsey, Kendrick McNeill, Caitlyn Ashley and Caleb Ashley; five great-grandchildren: Waylon Johnston, Lillianna Johnston, Judah Drake, Archer Leonard and Lucas Johnston; sisters: Catherine Lennon and husband John and Alice DeMart and husband Alan.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Coble Funeral & Cremation at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1155 Shipyard Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412.
The family will receive friends one hour prior. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.