Donald Boyd Ramey, age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by family.
Donald was born in Murphy, North Carolina, on November 24, 1947, to the late Boyd and Pauline Nichols Ramey. He was a graduate of North Habersham High School, Class of 1966, and actively participated in their frequent get-togethers. Donald had worked at Fieldale Farms, Ramsey Food Store, Habersham Hardware, and retired from Holcomb’s Office Supply with over 27 years of loyal service in sales. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time outdoors enjoying God’s creation. Donald was also an animal lover, especially his beloved dog “Luke”. In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Hurt Ramey; grandson, Landon Parker Ramey; sister-in-law, Nell Ramey; and niece, Loretta Ramey Bisted.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Jade Ramey, brothers Clyde Ramey (Mildred), David Ramey, and Randy Ramey (Tina), sister Oleta Ramey Nations, brothers in law and sisters in law, L. C. and Launia Hurt and Wendell and Susan Hurt, nieces and nephews Tommy Ramey (Julie), James Nations (Maggie), Jimmy Nations (Kyla), Ramonia Allison, Laura McAllister, Kathy Smith (Corey), Brady Hurt (Sonya), Tabitha Ramey and Tianna Ramey as well as numerous extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Hillside Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Shannon Irvin officiating. Interment will follow the service in Hillside Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to L3R Foundation, 1914 Highway 197, Mt. Airy, GA 30563, or by visiting https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/l3r-memorial-foundation-inc-donations.
An online guest book is available for those wishing to express condolences by visiting www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Amedisys Hospice care team, including Amy, Eva, Cheryl, Erin, April, and Chaplain Steven, as well as Donalds caregiver Cassie Bolton, for all the love and care they have provided to him.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.
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