James E. Ramshur
77, Columbia
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Hathorn Funeral Home for James E. Ramshur, 77, of Columbia, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, at his residence. Burial followed in Good Hope Cemetery. Johnny Williams will officiate the services. Visitation was held from noon until the time of the services on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Hathorn Funeral Home.
Ramshur, a lifelong resident of Columbia, was born and raised in this community. He dedicated his life to serving others. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he later embarked on a fulfilling career as an educator, retiring from the Marion County Carl Loftin Career and Technology Center. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he cherished his family deeply, along with his beloved dog “Rascal.” He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ramshur; mother, Erma Fitzhugh Ramshur; two brothers, Ras Ramshur and Tommy Ramshur; five sisters, Tommie Wise, Wydell Lankford, Edna Earl Collins, Juanita Duliba and Christell Ramshur; and two brothers-in-law, Peter Mavrikis and Bennie Stringer.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Thrash Ramshur; son, Jason Ramshur; daughter, Katherine Gayle Parker (Michael); two grandchildren, James Parker (Marissa) and Thomas Parker; brother, Paul Louis Ramshur; two sisters, Doris Mavrikis and Billie Stringer; three great-grandchildren, Joshua Parker, Waylon Parker and Jocelynn Parker; a host of nephews, nieces and friends; and brother-in-law, Bobby Lankford.
Pallbearers were James Parker, Thomas Parker, Michael Parker, Chris Finely, Jason Ramshur and Scott Robertson. Honorary pallbearers were Greg Hutt and Greg Manton.
Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com. Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
