Joe Scot (Scotty) Ramsey

Joe Scot (Scotty) Ramsey, 75, passed away at his home in Magnolia, Tx on Saturday, the 8th of April 2023.  His high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, Dorice Gafford Ramsey, was by his side.  Scot was born on March 13th, 1948, in Memphis, TN to Samuel Price Ramsey, Jr. and Helen Stivers Ramsey Hardy but spent his childhood growing up in Center, Tx.  He is preceded in death by his father and mother and his sister, Barbara Ramsey Hightower Bufford, and stepfather Augustus Lipscomb “Gus” Hardy.

Scot is survived by his loving and devoted wife, daughter Jo Lea Ramsey Froehlich, son-in-law Kelly Froehlich and grandchildren, Collin and Kyndall Froehlich, three stepsisters, Karen Hardy Lundberg, Kathy Hardy Lanham and Beth Hardy Holt who all reside in Texas.

Scot had many accomplishments throughout life.  In high school he was on the Center Junior Rifle Club ranking 231st out of 3000 competitors in NRA sectional tournaments where his 4-person rifle team ranked 4th best high school team in the nation.  He went on to break existing shooting record and was declared State 4-H Rifle Champion in 1963. Golf was another sport he excelled at and enjoyed throughout his life, winning numerous local and state tournaments.  His Dad played the piano, which led him to pick up the guitar and teach himself to play lead guitar and sing in a high school band that entertained at local events. His Mom was an outstanding cook and Scot learned much from her while living at home and put those skills to use at family gatherings and over the campfire.  He was an avid outdoors person who spent time with family and friends hiking, camping, canoeing, riding motorcycles, hunting, skiing, gardening, and just about anything that involved being outdoors.

Scot has always been a self-made man striving to be the best at whatever he pursues but never forgot who helped him along the way.  He reunited with his classmates of 1966 last year in Center, Tx and so enjoyed visiting with them even though he was physically weak from cancer treatments…meant a lot to him seeing his high school friends again.  Golf and hunting were his favorite sports and never missed a chance to get together with his friends, family and business associates for a fun-filled outing.  As much as he enjoyed spending time with friends, he also enjoyed spending time with family on skiing, rafting, winery events, family gatherings and road trips to the Rockies.  Scot’s greatest accomplishment of all was his love of family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was instrumental in raising his daughter and grandkids to be the best they could be in this life and for that our family is truly blessed.

Scot acquired an Associate of Applied Engineering from Tyler Junior College and later graduated from Lamar State College of Technology in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Geology.  Scot’s corporate career spanned four decades in the oil and gas industry as exploration geologist and later environmental consultant, with 15 years employed at Northern Michigan Exploration (CMS) as Gulf Coast Exploration Manager. He has been described by friends and colleagues as a Prince of a man having super brain power. He was an avid reader and historian, and being a scientist researched the facts before drawing conclusions.   Scot always focused on the positive and gave no time to the negative.  He had the ability to make everyone feel special, taking time to get to know them, and genuinely cared about them.  He was highly respected and believed that all men could deal honestly by honest methods.   He believed in courtesy, in kindness, in generosity, in good cheer in friendship and love of family.   His integrity, sense of humor and wit will be forever missed.

Please join in remembering Scot by visiting our Memorial at http://www.kleinfuneralhome.com/obits Through this site, you can share your thoughts and fond memories with the family. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Klein Funeral Homes, 14711 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX  77354 on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to be made in his name to a charity of your choice.