John David Ramsey III
July 6, 1944 ~ February 15, 2025
Born in:
Miami, Florida
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailAsheville- John David Ramsey, III, of Asheville, died Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Mission Hospital.
David was born in Miami, FL and lived in Coral Gables, FL until moving to Asheville in 2014 and then to the Deerfield Retirement Community in 2019.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Lynn Withers Ramsey; one son, John David Ramsey, IV (Helen) and their son, John David “Jack” Ramsey, V and one daughter, Tracy Arguello as well as her sons, Reid Arguello and Harrison Arguello.
A Celebration of David’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at St. Giles Chapel in the Deerfield Retirement Community.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously ask that you consider making a contribution in David’s memory to either Granada Presbyterian Church in Coral Gables, FL (granadachurch.com/give) or to the Deerfield Charitable Foundation (deerfieldwnc.org/charitable-foundation/donate/).
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Celebration of Life: March 4, 2025 11:00 am
St. Giles Chapel of Deerfield Retirement Community
1617 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828)274-1531
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Sweet David, I hope you and Jane are having endless golf carts rides together. Love always,
Tracy
So sweet, J.D. IIII, Lynn and the dogs also enjoyed decades on the cart. Oh coming down that mountain to the Bbq house was grand. Breaking peanuts was the best and card games with Mrs. Anita unforgettable.
You will be terribly missed, my sweet friend! I thank God for your life and your friendship!
You are praising our God in glory
It’s not good by but see you later ❤️
Love Fausto and Elie Azevedo
You were a man of great character 👍
Your faith and love for God inspired many families.
The smile is wholesome of a true man and American whom lived giving everyone a fare opportunity & chance to move up with his caring loving arms to help everyone he met. A Church planter, hard worker and really sweet guy that loved our Lord, fishing the Gables waterways and deep sea. Fun friend and my Boss: Exodus 33:14
One of the most steady individuals I have ever known. Prayers and blessings til you meet again
A very unique person you hold a very special place in the Benzaquen family’s heart.
David, you will always be with us as we remember you as the wonderful person you are.
DAVID RAMSEY WAS MORE LIKE A BROTHER TO ME THAN A FIRST COUSIN. WE WENT ON MANY FISHING TRIPS TOGETHER, ONE WITH J D AND SEVERAL TRIPS OUT IN THE EVERGLADES. WILL MISS MY COUSIN AND BEST FRIEND JOHN DAVID RAMSEY. SYMPATHY TO THE REST OF THE RAMSEY FAMILY,THANK YOU, LYNN, FOR CALLING THIS MORNING. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
STAN & ANGELA HARRIS
We will always remember you as faithful, loving, giving and kind. What a pleasure to have had you as a friend. We will miss you!
Loved my cousin Dave. He was much more like an uncle to me than a cousin. Went on many fishing trips with him and my dad in the keys that I will never forget. I will also never forget his lovely wife Lynn and kids. He was an amazing man. I’m forever grateful for knowing him and having him in my life. He was a man of great Christian influence and character. Love to all. You are in our prayers.
David ,So many memories dear cousin. I will always remember water skiing trips, target shooting, and trips to the everglades on Uncle DeWhit’s airboat. Family Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. I could go on and on. Our sympathy goes to Lynn and all the Ramsey family and friends.
Praying for peace and comfort for you, Lynn and the whole family. Remembering you David and Lynn when David was in our wedding. Love, Sandy
David, you are the dearest cousin of my life time. We shared so many precious times. You are more like a brother than cousin. I love you eternally!