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Obituary For Mr. Charles C. Ramseur
Charles Ramseur was born on September 13, 1940 in High Point, NC to the late Otho Ramseur, Sr. and Patsy Ramseur. He grew up in a loving home with siblings: Otho Jr, Mary Elizabeth, Odell, Nancy, Alpha, Omega, Patricia and Andre.
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.
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Add A CondolenceMy deepest condolences to the Ramseur Family!Mr. Charles meant a lot to the McCall/Parker Family.He spoke at my moms funeral Barbara "aka" Bunky back in December 2019. I just found out so this took me by surprise! Sorry we didnt make it to the services, but definitely would have been there showing support. May God bless you and your family Ms. Bonnie! Mr. Charles will never be forgotten. My mom loved you both! Rest in peace Mr. Charles! Tell my mom Hi and I miss her!
On behalf of the many men and women who worked with Charlie at the High Point Police Department, please accept our collective condolences. Charlie will be missed at our monthly breakfasts, which he regularly attended. Larry Parks
Kim, Mrs. Bonnie and Family Our prayers are with you and know that God will comfort and give you the strength you will need during this difficult time. Sheila and Timothy Jones, Greenville, NC.
From Lance Jones Sr. President of the North state law enforcement officers association Gate City chapter. We the members of the Gate city chapter send our deepest sympathy to the Mrs Ramseur and the entire family to include our life member Mr. William Crone. It is our prayer that God would comfort you in this hour and we want you to you to know that Brother Charles C. Ramseur will live in our hearts and mind for ever. Thank You Lance Jones Sr Chapter President
Mrs Bonnie my prayers and love is with you and your family. I will miss my buddy. The wisdom that he gave me I will forever remember. The Board of Evangelism is forever grateful for his hard labor in making sure everything was in order for the annual community Project .Thank you Mr Ramsuer faithful servant .
Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure... You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. Always in our thoughts and prayers. The Barnes family
Rest In Heaven Ramseur you will be missed.
Aunt Bonnie, Kim and Andre.. Uncle Charles will be so missed. He was always always there fir everyone.. helping .. especially for mom( his sister Odell) and dad, esp. when they could not do for themselves. All I had to do was call him to go check on them or repair something and he did it immediately so I wouldn't worry way down here in Mississippi. I will always love him for that! May God comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time. We have lost a caring angel but his memory will be with us a lifetime. Love you guys.. praying for you Shelley Crone Jackson
Charles greeted and gifted me with his extraordinary friendship, often candid, when I moved to High Point twenty-two years ago. He loved the Lord, and in turn, the Lord blessed and protected him as he cared for all in the community. Charles was a man's man, because he placed his faith and trust in the Lord. God Bless Charles Ramseur, and the entire Ramseur family. Strib Boynton
My Dearest Cousins, One prayer for you is that the Lord will comfort you and give you that perfect peace that passes all understanding...that he will wrap you in his arms and hold you ever so close. Please know that we love you and will continue to keep you lifted in our prayers.
Hello, Friends:
Rev. Green and I shall always treasure our Sunday meals together with Bonnie and Charles at Spiro's restaurant. We shared many special conversations with Bonnie and Charles. The food was good and the conversation was better. Charles was definitely a High Point Super Hero. Bonnie is definitely a High Point Virtuous Woman. May God continue to Bless and Keep you in His Loving Care! --Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green
I was fortunate to work with Charlie during my first 12 years with High Point PD. He was a leader who gave sound advice on how to deal with the public. He had the respect of the citizens and everyone knew "Ramseur". We were also fortunate to have Charlie attend our monthly Retirees breakfast meetings. He will be missed.
As a young police officer, I had the opportunity to work with Charlie during the last few years of his career at the High Point Police Department. He was an icon at both the police department and in the High Point Community. He had a special trust with the community we policed because he cared about the people and was always fair. When he wasn't imparting his senior Cop wisdom on me, he was always talking about his family, how proud of them he was, and how much he loved them. Charlie will be missed by many. I pray for the family during this difficult time, but know that Charlie lived a good and faithful life by selflessly serving others, and you will see him again.
I worked with Charlie and he was always a pleasure to work with and always had such a positive attitude and a smile on his face. Our prayers will be with his family and he will be greatly missed.
Kim, Mrs Bonnie and family, You have our deepest condolences. We ARE HERE IF YOU EVER NEED US. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO COMFORT YOU. Ronnie & Bill Gist.
Kim and I are very close friends from a young age. I spent many nights in their loving home. I remember Mr. Ramseur coming home in his uniform with such a intimidating exterior posture, but being a gentle giant to those he loved. This was very evident in his relationship with Kim, who could charm him out of anything. Kim, you and Ms.Bonnie were so blessed to have him. Hang on to those memories. Love you! Dana Caudle
I am very sorry for the lost of your husband and father he was a very good friend of mine although he was older than me. He was a person that every time I s as him it was something that he would say to have me laughing to bring my spirits up. Charles will be really missed by me and others
Charles was an extraordinary person and an amazing police officer. He was a role model and mentor for many younger officers, including me. My heart goes out to Bonnie his true love and Kim who were both the lights of his life. The extended Ramseur family are in my thoughts and prayers. Debra Duncan, former HPPD Captain
Ramseur, I know you are talking and painting all over heaven...lol l!,but,take a break and rest! you will surely be missed. Love you, stay strong Bonnie and Kim....Howard and Sandra
May the Grace of God be with this family as they go through this trying time. The Covington & Reasonover Families
May the Grace of God be with this family as they go through this trying time. The Covington & Reasonover Families
May the Grace of God be with this family as they go through this trying time. The Covington & Reasonover Families
May the Grace of God be with this family as they go through this trying time!
Praying for this family as they go through this trying time and may the Grace of God surround them
My prayers go out to my neighbor Mrs. Bonnie and family I'll miss Mr. Ramsure and our quick little talks especially in the winter when he pick at me about not having a coat on. Charles was a good neighbor rest in heaven my friend.
My Prayers And Love Goes Out To Ms.Bonnie And Family .. At This Time Of Sorrow . Mr. Ramseur As I Often Called Him When I Seen Him Will Truly Be Missed . He Use To Pick At Me All The Time No Matter Where He Seen Me At Or If I Seen Him We Would Always Hold A Long Conversation He Would Keep Me Laughing. May God Continue To Comfort And Give Strength To The Family At This Time. love You Kesha Davis
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