Obituary for Quitman Ransey (Ransey)
Deacon Quitman Ransey, a mighty man of valor, received his angelic escort to "Glory" Monday, January 27, 2020. Deciding early that he wanted his life to be a life of service and knowing God had given him the gift of helps, he served his family, church, and community cheerfully and faithfully. He possessed extraordinary strength which was balanced by a kind and generous spirit.
Quitman Ransey was born to the union of Mack and Myrtle Lee (Agnew) Ransey on May 6, 1930 in Guntown, Mississippi.
Drafted into the military, Quitman served a tour of duty in Okinawa during the Korean conflict. He was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army in 1952. While serving in the military, Quitman Ransey met and married his forever bride, Marie Thompson. Praying, counseling, teaching and visiting the sick, together they fought the good fight of faith over 58 years. Taking up the solo mantle after the passing of his wife, Dec. Quitman stayed the course of service on the battlefield for the Lord until recently when his health declined.
Deacon Quitman was honored several times for his unparalleled longevity serving as a active deacon for more than 70 years in the Church of the Living God Pillar and Ground of the Truth. He was known for encouraging the saints with his jubilant voice, singing, praising and helping the preacher preach.
The Ransey house was quite often filled with song initiated by Deacon Quitman. The family would quickly join in to the amazement of guests. Deacon Quitman was a diligent and consistent man with a quick wit and great sense of humor who enjoyed the company of others. He loved to work, and was employed many years as a laborer in manufacturing, also serving as a union steward eventually retiring from Dura Corp. He owned and operated M.P. Ransey Trucking Company, often working two or three jobs to support his family. Still, it was nothing for him to round up his children along with cousins and children from the neighborhood for trips to Walbridge Park. He loved watching and participating in sports. He especially loved bowling, proudly earning two 299 Championship rings.
In retirement, he enjoyed working out of doors cutting grass and landscaping. Yet what many say they remember most about him is how he was a highly respected role model, the embodiment of Christian principles and precepts. In essence he was a walking testament to the faithfulness of God. He was often quoted
as saying:
"God is Love
Love can't Hate
And Hate can't Love"
He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife Elder Marie Ransey, his sisters; Leora and Ruby Ransey, brothers; Johnnie W., Dalton Leroy, George, Willie Mack, Roger B., Clyde, Claude, Ruth, Jimmy Lee, Clinton and Lennon.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sons George David, Quitman Theron, and Phillip Thompson Ransey; daughters Linda Marie Ransey and Judith (Ricardo) Jones; sisters-in-law, Louise Lockett of Taylor, MI, Arthenia Ransey of Pittsburg, PA, Irene Ransey, and Berdell Huntley of Toledo, Ohio; grandchildren Damon and Dorian Ransey; goddaughter Tanesha Leech; great-grandchildren, a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, saints and friends, including his beloved Upper Room Tabernacle Family.
Quitman Ransey was born to the union of Mack and Myrtle Lee (Agnew) Ransey on May 6, 1930 in Guntown, Mississippi.
Drafted into the military, Quitman served a tour of duty in Okinawa during the Korean conflict. He was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army in 1952. While serving in the military, Quitman Ransey met and married his forever bride, Marie Thompson. Praying, counseling, teaching and visiting the sick, together they fought the good fight of faith over 58 years. Taking up the solo mantle after the passing of his wife, Dec. Quitman stayed the course of service on the battlefield for the Lord until recently when his health declined.
Deacon Quitman was honored several times for his unparalleled longevity serving as a active deacon for more than 70 years in the Church of the Living God Pillar and Ground of the Truth. He was known for encouraging the saints with his jubilant voice, singing, praising and helping the preacher preach.
The Ransey house was quite often filled with song initiated by Deacon Quitman. The family would quickly join in to the amazement of guests. Deacon Quitman was a diligent and consistent man with a quick wit and great sense of humor who enjoyed the company of others. He loved to work, and was employed many years as a laborer in manufacturing, also serving as a union steward eventually retiring from Dura Corp. He owned and operated M.P. Ransey Trucking Company, often working two or three jobs to support his family. Still, it was nothing for him to round up his children along with cousins and children from the neighborhood for trips to Walbridge Park. He loved watching and participating in sports. He especially loved bowling, proudly earning two 299 Championship rings.
In retirement, he enjoyed working out of doors cutting grass and landscaping. Yet what many say they remember most about him is how he was a highly respected role model, the embodiment of Christian principles and precepts. In essence he was a walking testament to the faithfulness of God. He was often quoted
as saying:
"God is Love
Love can't Hate
And Hate can't Love"
He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife Elder Marie Ransey, his sisters; Leora and Ruby Ransey, brothers; Johnnie W., Dalton Leroy, George, Willie Mack, Roger B., Clyde, Claude, Ruth, Jimmy Lee, Clinton and Lennon.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sons George David, Quitman Theron, and Phillip Thompson Ransey; daughters Linda Marie Ransey and Judith (Ricardo) Jones; sisters-in-law, Louise Lockett of Taylor, MI, Arthenia Ransey of Pittsburg, PA, Irene Ransey, and Berdell Huntley of Toledo, Ohio; grandchildren Damon and Dorian Ransey; goddaughter Tanesha Leech; great-grandchildren, a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, saints and friends, including his beloved Upper Room Tabernacle Family.