Major General Lloyd Brinkley Ramsey, 97, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ella and William Harold Ramsey; brothers, James and William Ramsey; his beloved wife, Glenda Burton Ramsey; and his daughter, Judi Ramsey Derr.
He is survived by his daughter, Lloyd Ann Wallace and husband, Kyle son, Larry B. Ramsey and wife, Pamela Cadmus son-in-law, David Derr grandchildren, Keith and Jennifer Wallace, Brian and Amy Wallace, Jessa and Noel Guido, Abby Derr and Blair Whyte, and Maggie Derr and 5 great-grandchildren.
Lloyd began his military career after graduating from the University of Kentucky in 1940. During WWII, he served as aide-de-camp to General H.R.L.G. Alexander, and Ground Commander under General Eisenhower in the North African Campaign. He also served as a battalion executive officer, battalion commander, and regimental officer in the 7th Infantry and with the G3 section of the 3rd Infantry. He also served as Senior Advisor, Republic of Korea and Deputy Commanding General, Headquarters, 1st Logistical Command, Vietnam. He was Commanding General, 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), Vietnam. He was also the Provost Marshall General, U.S., Washington, D.C. until his retirement in 1970.
In addition, Lloyd and his family lived in Japan for 2 years while he served on the Senior Joint Staff, Far East Command & United Nations Command, Headquarters, U.S. Forces, Japan. He attended the Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University in Boston. The family followed him to Fort Benning, Ga., Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., and to Washington, D.C. In Washington, he held several positions in the Pentagon.
General Ramsey was awarded numerous citations and decorations including Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star with V and 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Purple Heart with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Lloyd was a swimmer and an avid golfer. He loved family gatherings and was adored by his extended family. His wit, charm, and generosity will be greatly missed.
The family expresses a special thanks to Maxine, Jackie, Belinda, and Sarah for the way they cared for Lloyd over the last few years.
A period of visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Interment is being scheduled for a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, charitable gifts may be made to the Ft. Lewis Baptist Church in Salem, Va. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.First Visitation
Friday, February 26th, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm,
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
305 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, Virginia 24153
Second Visitation
Friday, February 26th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm,
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
305 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, Virginia 24153
Service Information
Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 9:00am,
Arlington National Cemetery
1 Memorial Drive
Fort Myer, Virginia 22211
Interment Location
Arlington National Cemetery
1 Memorial Drive
Fort Myer, Virginia 22211
