Bob Ramsey

Mr. Bobby Gene “Bob” Ramsey, 85, of Vilonia, AR, went to be with The Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026. He is now reunited for eternity with his beloved wife and best friend of over 60 years, Betty Jean Izard Ramsey, who passed away in 2021. Mr. Ramsey was born Thursday, January 2, 1941, in Broken Bow, OK, to the late Macon Moore Ramsey and Verna Mae Denny Ramsey.

Bob grew up in Little Rock, AR, and in 1960 married the love of his life. He lived most of his adult life in Conway and Vilonia, AR. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Conway. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey owned and operated Ramsey Service Company and an Angus cattle farm. Bob was a member of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association and a past president of the Faulkner County chapter. Mr. Ramsey enjoyed traveling throughout his life: camping trips, Colorado trips, and special vacations with friends and family. In retirement, he enjoyed breakfast with “the breakfast crew” and driving his red Corvette to car shows as often as he could.

Left to cherish his memory are many friends and family members including his children, Steve Ramsey (Amy) of Johnstown, CO, and Ellen Cook (Randy) of Conway, AR; his five grandchildren, Stephanie Buckley, Sarah Hurley, Jessica Muffley (Rob), David Ramsey, and Tessa Cook (Michael); his five great-grandchildren, Samantha Hurley, Robert Muffley, Emmett Muffley, Ethan Buckley, and Rhett Buckley; his two sisters, Wynona Keathley and Becky Clark; and his many beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Ramsey was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 60 years, Betty Jean Izard Ramsey; his parents; his sister, Mona Virginia Dunnington; and many brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, AR, at 2:30 PM.