Alvin “Keith” Ramsey, 82, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family that loved him deeply on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Evansville, IN. He was born in Chrisney, Indiana on April 24, 1938 to the late Homer Keith and Eva Lee (Fireline) Ramsey.
He was a Central High School Bears Varsity quarterback graduating in 1956 then attended Mechanical Arts School for Drafting. Keith was a co-owner of Fentress Trucking, KABECO Trucking and Weddings by Ramsey. He retired in 2006 as operational manager at Meisler Truck & Trailer Rentals. He was a member of the Boat Club, Auxiliary Coastguard, Yacht Club, Twin Towers, Kennel Club, Evansville Transportation Club, C-Men’s Club. Keith was a wonderful loving husband, father and teacher who loved his “crop of kids”. He loved nature with fishing, boating, camping, traveling, and his toddies. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and never missed going to their sporting events.
Keith was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Wildmann (Andy), and LeeAnn Spieker (Pete).
He is survived by the love of his life of 25 years, LaDonna Ramsey; mother of two daughters, Charolette Phillips (Neil); daughters, Kathy Burklow, Becky Doss (Tony), and Windi Watts; son, Kirk Meyer (Erin); ten grandchildren, Tim and Jamey Burklow, Brock Crawford, Jessica Doss, Tiffany, Ashley, and Natalie Watts, Reece, Kord, and Berklee Meyer; six great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren; life-long friend of 70 years, Alan Greer (Pat); many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held 12:00 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2020 at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road, officiated by Rev. Alan Shelby, with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Monday from 10:00 a.m. to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Twin Towers.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
