Denton Ramsey

BAXTER-Celebration of Life service for Eddie Denton Ramsey, 61 of the Double Springs Community will be Monday, November 20 at 1 PM from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Bro. Chad Ramsey, Bro. Tim McHenry and Bro. Brian Edwards will officiate. Mr. Ramsey died Thursday morning, November 16, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born Tuesday April 10, 1956 in Putnam County to the late Asberry B. and Ruby Joyce Ward Ramsey. He was a 1974 graduate of Upperman High School in Baxter and 1978 graduate of Freed-Hardeman University with a bachelor degree in Bible. Denton served the Lord's Church in many congregations in Putnam County and the Upper Cumberland area. He enjoyed gardening and farming, spending time with family and friends, especially with the grandchildren in later years. Survivors include wife of 41 years (Married January 3, 1976 in Nashville, TN) Martha Edwards Ramsey of Cookeville, daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Jason Lane of Murfreesboro, son and daughter-in-law Chris and Amanda Ramsey of Cookeville, sisters and brothers-in-law Linda and Charles Maxwell of Cookeville, Leisa and Wayne Huddleston of Nashville, brothers and sisters-in-law Glenn and Judy Ramsey, Kenny and Jan Ramsey all of Cookeville, grandchildren: Abby, Kara and Jack Lane, Bentley and Titus Ramsey, father and mother-in-law Lemuel and Betty Edwards of Gallatin, brothers and sisters-in-law Brian and Robin Edwards of Hendersonville, David Edwards of Auburntown, host of nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Murfreesboro Inner City Ministry, 507 Warrior Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 or Sycamore Elementary School Library, 452 Ellis Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501. Family will receive friends Monday from 11 to 1 at the funeral home. Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home (931)858-2134 is in charge of arrangements. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com