02/06/11 - NNHS Newsletter

Dear Friends and Schoolmates, We have still more sad news today.

Ennis Ramey, Class of 1955, passed away at home in Colonial Heights on Friday, February 04, 2011 at the age of 74. He was the brother of Corvalis Ramey of VA and of the late Varna Ramey.

February 06, 2011

Dear Genny, may God grant you more strength than you believe you have, to get to a better point in time. God has granted you a wonderful family and all of you know that Ennis was ready to go and will be waiting to welcome you, when it is your time.
God Bless...

Laura & Red Irby

February 06, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

- Unsigned

February 06, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
I considered Ennis a true friend and gentleman always wanting to share his help and knowledge whenever asked. May God bless.

~ Steve Sheffield, Colonial Heights, Virginia

February 06, 2011

Dear Genny and Family,
Vi and I are so sorry to read about Ennis. He was such a wonderful person to be around. When he smiled the whole room would light up. Anyone who knew him will miss that great laugh. God has a new soldier to help him today.
Love and God Bless
Violena and Paul Sulzberger

February 07, 2011

Dear Gen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this great loss. Ennis was a wonderful man and as I grew up across the street from his family, the whole family became a part of my life. I remember his smile and how he always waved to me as I was riding my bicycle up and down Hill street and Hamilton Street. Please know that I often think of all of you and how much your friendship meant to my family over the years. I will keep you and the children in my prayers and I know Ennis is now trading stories with Jean and Ramey in a much better place. God bless you all and keep you in his care.

~ Barbara Hurt Banton, Hampton, Virginia

February 07, 2011

Our sincerest sympathies are extended to Ennis' family and friends at this difficult time.

Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!

Text: Anonymous; trans. by Paul Gerhardt and James W. Alexander
Music: Hans L. Hassler, 1564-1612; harm. by J.S. Bach, 1685-1750

1. O sacred Head, now wounded,
with grief and shame weighed down,
now scornfully surrounded
with thorns, thine only crown:
how pale thou art with anguish,
with sore abuse and scorn!
How does that visage languish
which once was bright as morn!

2. What thou, my Lord, has suffered
was all for sinners' gain;
mine, mine was the transgression,
but thine the deadly pain.
Lo, here I fall, my Savior!
'Tis I deserve thy place;
look on me with thy favor,
vouchsafe to me thy grace.

3. What language shall I borrow
to thank thee, dearest friend,
for this thy dying sorrow,
thy pity without end?
O make me thine forever;
and should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
outlive my love for thee.

			COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Ennis William Ramey, 74, died Feb. 4, 2011, at home, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark William Ramey; his parents, Vennis and Genelia Ramey; and a brother, Varna W. Ramey and sister-in-law, Patricia Ramey. He was born Oct. 5, 1936, in Clayton, Ga. He resided in Newport News, Va., for many years, graduating from Newport News High School in 1955. Ennis retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years, in which he served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was the recipient of two purple hearts, four bronze stars, and many commendations.