Nolan Leon Ramsey

June 26, 1944 -November 17, 2017

Nolan Leon Ramsey, 73, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2017 with his daughter by his side. He was preceded in death by Sharon, his wife of 45 years; parents Leon Burton Ramsey and Florrow Ward Ramsey; older brother Bobby Ramsey and twin brother Norman Ramsey. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy M. Day (Jason); grandson, Bradley Davis Day; granddaughter, Sydney Reese Day.

Nolan graduated from Baker High School and went on to serve 4years in the United States Navy and is a Vietnam Veteran.

He earned his degree in Criminal Justice from Faulkner Community College. He retired as a Sergeant from the City of Mobile Police Department after 23 years of dedicated service. Nolan took great pride in his work as an officer of the law and as a homicide detective. He held the department’s highest honor, the Medal of Valor. After retiring from law enforcement, he worked as a bailiff in

the courtroom of Judge Ferrill McRae.

Nolan is a past Worshipful Master of Azalea Masonic Lodge where he has been a member for 30+ years, serving in many capacities, devoting numerous hours of service. He is also a member of the

George W. Potter Lodge.

He has left behind an army of friends and will be greatly missed by all. A special thank you to his dear friends Ray McInnis, O.L. and Linda Smith, Delores Revette and devoted neighbor, Mr. Jesse.

Visitation will Monday November 20, 2017 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday November 21, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral home chapel. Mr. Ramsey will be laid to rest at Springhill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements under the direction of Radney Funeral Home-Mobile, Mobile, AL.