Mr. Charles C. Ramseur
Passed 08/06/2020
Charles attended historic William Penn High School where he excelled in both academics and athletics. His natural athleticism propelled him to a remarkable career in varsity swimming and football. He won numerus swimming awards in the breaststroke, free-style and medley events; additionally, his football team won the western regional championship. After receiving his high school diploma, he continued his education at Guilford Technical Community College and Davidson County Community College.
Charles’ first job in life started at Alderman Studios in High Point, NC where his love for painting was born. Although he left Alderman Studios to pursue a career in law enforcement his love painting continued throughout his life. This love for painting lead Charles to start Ramseur Paint and Decorating where he has literally painted all over North Carolina and surrounding states for many celebrates, corporations and homeowners. You would often hear him singing gospel hymns as he painted. His paint crew consisted of many painting professionals who took pride in their workmanship to make Ramseur Paint and Decorating one of the premier black-owned businesses in High Point. As an entrepreneur, Charles used his business to support his community and uplifted many within it.
After Alderman, Charles began a career in law enforcement with the High Point Police department. As a Police Officer he dedicated his life to serving and protecting all in the community. During his career, he received numerous awards including Officer of the Year multiple times, volunteer service awards, President’s Award by the Furniture City Chapter of the North State Law Enforcement Association and achieved the rank of Master Officer II. He received the United Way Community Hero Award in 1998. In 2009 he was recognized as an “Ordinary Hero” by the Greensboro News and Record for his work to keep the peace during the 1968 race riots in High Point. He retired from the Police Department on October 2, 1995 as a decorated and treasured member of his community.
Charles had a deeply personal relationship with our Load and Savior Jesus Christ and served him as Senior Sunday School instructor and Leader of the Laymen’s League. He was ordained as a Deacon at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and served his church community in all aspects of their spiritual and personal lives. Charles later moved to Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church where he continued to teach Sunday School and serve the church in multiple capacities. Psalm 91 was his favorite bible verse which he read daily.
While being a Police Officer and business owner were significant accomplishments, his greatest accomplishments were being a loving husband to his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Ramseur, and a father to his daughter, Kimberly Ramseur Cheek. In addition, he mentored many others
After being a faithful servant, the Lord granted Mr. Ramseur his wings on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. Charles leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 57 years, Bonnie Montague Ramseur; his daughter, Kimberly Ramseur Cheek and son-in-law, Ronnie Cheek of Waxhaw, NC; his two grandchildren, Sydney Cheek of Costa Mesa, CA and Bryce Cheek of Salt Lake City, Utah; four sisters, Mary Elizabeth Moore, Odell Crone and Patricia Johnson of High Point, Nancy Stancil of Schenectady, NY; one brother-in-law, Billy Crone of High Point; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A private funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Mr. Ramseur may be viewed on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.