Larry C. Ramey

Larry C. Ramey, 74, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2013.
He was born June 11, 1938 in Mitchell, Indiana. He was the son of Clayton and Evangeline Ramey.

He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1956 where he played football, basketball and baseball. He went one year to Vanderbilt University where he was the outstanding freshman basketball player for the Commodores.
Wanting to play for Tony Hinkle, he transferred to Butler, graduating in 1961. He got his Master’s Degree and Superintendent’s license at Butler in 1963. Also, at Butler, he played in the NIT at Madison Square Garden.

After graduation, Larry became Assistant Basketball Coach at Mooresville High School. He was the Head Coach from 1963-1971 where he led the Pioneers to their first sectional win in 30 years. During his tenure as an educator, he was Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Indian Creek High School and Principal at Monrovia High School. After retiring from education, he was estimator and project manager for Perry Acoustics in Mooresville.

Some of the honors he received during his lifetime were: Butler’s Hilton U. Brown Award; Mid-State Coach of the Year, Mooresvillian Of the Year; and the Mooresville High School Hall of Fame.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Janet; his children: DeeAnn Ramey,
husband Donald; Jana Ramey, husband Todd, and Kevin Ramey, wife Jennifer. Grandchildren include, Max, Alexandra, Taylor and Dixon.
Larry is also survived by his sister, Joan Fletcher and husband David.

Friends and family are invited to commemorate his life Monday, May 6, 2013, 4-8 p.m., in the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Mitchell Cemetery at Mitchell, Indiana. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.