Funeral services for Daniel J. Ramsey will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, Snyder, Oklahoma with former Pastor Rev. Jeff Flowers and Rev. Landon Warren, Pastor officiating.

Burial with Military Honors will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Snyder, Oklahoma under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home of Snyder.

The family will greet friends Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 5pm until 7pm at the funeral home in Snyder.

"Meanwhile, back on the farm", Daniel J. Ramsey, 95 of Snyder, went to be with the Lord and his Margie girl on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home in Snyder. His laughter, smile and hugs will forever be missed.
As told to him by his mother, Dan was born March 18, 1927 in Snyder, Oklahoma "on the banks of Otter Creek just as the sun was coming up and the birds were chirping". He was born to Fannie (Emmons) Ramsey and William H. Ramsey, Sr. He graduated from Snyder High School in 1944 at the age of 16. In April of 1946, Dan enlisted in the Army and served for eighteen months. On October 19, 1947, Dan married the love of his life Margie Holder in a double wedding with their friends Wilbur "Buddy" Rogers and Thelma Richardson. They were married 68 years and 9 months before Margie's passing in 2016.

Dan has always been a farmer and cattleman. He started out on the family farm working alongside his dad and his brother Bill. Dan and Margie bought their own farm and were once recognized as Farm Family of the Year by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. They continued to farm and raise cattle for many years. While serving on Iwo Jima, Dan was trained in basic electronics and radar repair. Dan used his training to become a radio repairman as a federal employee on Fort Sill. In 1985, he retired after 30 years on the job. During his time on Fort Sill, he says his proudest moment was receiving the Zero Deficit Program award. He received a plaque and a congratulatory letter from President Jimmy Carter. Most importantly, Dan was baptized in Otter Creek and has been a member of the First Baptist Church in Snyder since 1968. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years.

Dan was also on the board for the Fairlawn Cemetery and served along with his sister-in-law Dovie Ramsey. He was also a member of the O & O Riding Club. In 2019, Dan received the Outstanding Alumni Award at Snyder High School. In addition to being a farmer and cattleman, Dan was also a storyteller. He wrote a new Christmas story for family and close friends every year. In his eighties, he became known far and wide for his Facebook posts and collected many new fans. His storytelling will be greatly missed. Dan tried his hand at a few musical instruments over the years but will be remembered most for his ability to play the harmonica. He was awe struck the first time he heard DeFord Bailey on the radio and just had to learn to play just like him. Dan enjoyed woodworking, gardening and beekeeping over the years. When the men in town no longer had a place to play cards, Dan built The Ramsey Game Room for them to use. Dan will be remembered for many things including his kindness, his generosity, and his sage advice. His family will miss his hugs, his smile and his laughter also. He was the best husband, daddy, grandpa, great-grandpa and great-great grandpa anyone could ever have.

There will never be another "Meanwhile, back on the farm" story, but his memory will always live on in the hearts of those he has left behind: his four children: daughter, Ginny Nunley and her husband Jackie of Sterling, Oklahoma, son Joe Ramsey of Lone Grove, Oklahoma, daughter Kathy Ramsey of Mountain Park, Oklahoma, and son Bret Ramsey and his wife Carolyn of Chickasha, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his sisters, June Paschal of Jacksboro, Texas and Blanche Ross of Brownsville, Texas, his brothers Willie Ramsey of Brownsville, Texas, Joel Ramsey of Brownsville, Texas, George Ramsey of Brownsville, Texas, his brother-in-law Kenneth Holder and his wife Shirley of Snyder, sister-in-laws Dovie Ramsey of Snyder and Helen Holder of Lawton. He is also survived by his grandkids: Greg and Tammy Williams, Shawn and Darla Nunley, Danny Ramsey, Justin and Bobbie Ramsey, Luke and Jackie Lynn Christian, Kristy Walker, Tyler and Lee Ann Sennett, Cory Ramsey, Lisa and Laura Robinson. He was also survived by his great grandchildren: Morgan and Cody Bevel, Parker and Tatum Williams, Dara and Cole Rogers, Paige, Jadyn and Emma Nunley, Grayson and Layton Ramsey, Ariel and Barry Hicks, Jessica and Taylor Myers, Jadyn and Jacob Christian, Zane and Avri Hutchinson, Jordan and Dylan Woods, Dottie Sennett and two great-great grandchildren Lily and Hunter Hicks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Fannie Ramsey, wife, Margie, brothers, Bill and John Ramsey, his brother-in-law Arlie and wife Betty Holder, his brother-in-law Joyce Holder, sister-in-law and husband Jim and Alma Snyder, his mother and father-in-law Viola and Leon Holder.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions to the Fairlawn Cemetery Association P.O. Box 185 Snyder, OK 73566.