Obituary of Julius Daniel Ramsey

Julius Daniel Ramsey peacefully departed this life at home surrounded by his family and caregivers on October 25, 2018. He was born In River Rouge, Michigan on March 23, 1929. His parents were Julius Daniel Ramsey Sr. and Annabelle Butler Ramsey. He was predeceased by both parents, his two brothers, James “Judge” Ramsey and Albert Ramsey, as well as his first wife, Anna S. Ramsey. He entered the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen and retired twenty-four years later as a Sergeant (E-9). During his tour of duty, he was assigned to the Adjunct-General’s Marching Jazz Band. Julius was a skilled musician in all of the reed instruments but he loved the saxophone best. The Army recognized him with the Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter Medal, WW II Victory Medal, World War II Occupation Medal and the National Defense Medal. While in the Army, Julius completed high school requirements and received accreditation in French and Italian languages. Additionally, after serving fifteen years in Germany, he also spoke fluent German. Upon completion of his Army career he graduated from Brookdale Community College and Rutgers University, majoring in psychology. He had a great strength in mathematics. Julius began working for the State of New Jersey after his Army career ended. He started in the warehouse and worked his way into a supervisory position for the Blind and Visually Impaired. He covered nine offices in Monmouth and Ocean Counties and put more blind people to work than any other previous supervisor. After his retirement he became active with the NAACP. His NAACP community work started in the Red Bank Chapter as First Vice President. After he moved to Freehold Township, he started a local chapter and became its founding President. He worked in that capacity for over twenty years. Julius was an active member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church, Freehold and the Fort Monmouth Chapel until his health declined. He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver, Janice G. Sweeney, several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. A memorial service will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.