Alton Charles Ramey

Seneca – Alton Charles Ramey, 75, husband of Shelby Jean Pitts Ramey, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

Alton was born in Oconee County and was the son of the late Estee Dillard Ramey and Minnie Belle Carver Ramey.  Alton was self-employed in the construction trade and was a long-time equipment operator.  Alton was a United States Army Veteran having served during Vietnam and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on his farm.

 

Alton is survived by his beloved wife; niece and nephew who were reared in the home, Melissa Mathis and Kevin Mathis, and his children, Will Mathis and Abby Mathis who he affectionately called his grandchildren; brother, Carol Ramey (Louise) of Westminster; brother-in-law, Jack Rhodes; special nephews, Kevin and Brian Ramey; special cousin, Gary Ramey; and several other nieces and nephews and family.

 

In addition to his parents, Alton is preceded in death by his brother, Dan Ramey; sister, Peggy Rhodes, and an infant sister, Joyce Ramey.

 

A funeral service will be held at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Heritage Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm prior to the service at Sandifer Funeral Home.  

 

The family is at the residence. Flowers are accepted or memorials in Alton’s memory may be made to an American Legion of one’s choice.  A message of condolence may be written to the family by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE RAMEY FAMILY.