When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken;
Remember some good I have done,
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun.
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day.
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay
And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best.
- Mrs. Lyman Hancock
Click HERE to hear Mark's favorite Gospel song, "Angel Band" by Ralph Stanley
My latest sun is sinking fast
My race is nearly run
My longest trials now are past
My triumph has begun
Chorus:
Oh come angel band
Come and around me stand
Bear me away on your snowy wings
To my immortal home
Bear me away on you snow white wings
To my immortal home
Oh bear my longing soul to him
Who bled and died for me
Whose blood now cleanses from all sins
And brings me victory
[chorus]
I know I'm near the holy ranks
Of friends and kindred dear
I brush the dew on Jordan's banks
The crossing must be near
I've almost gained my heavenly home
My spirit loudly sings
The holy ones, behold they come
I hear the noise of wings
Mark Allen Ramey, 32, of Harts WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2004 at Harts.
He was born August 5, 1972 at Logan. He was the precious son of Perry Jr. and Carol Ramey of Harts.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Perry Sr. and Charity Ramey, maternal grandparents, Walter and Brooke Aldridge, and three cousins, James Aldridge, Albert Carter, and Marion David Finley.
He was a 1992 graduate of Harts High School and a disabled coal truck driver. He was a caring father to his son Lance of Harts and a special brother to his four sisters: Debra, and her husband John Price of Charleston; Charity Ross, Karen Ramey and Verdella Dawn Ramey, all of Harts and to his one brother, Perry III, and his wife Mary of Huntington; three nephews: Ron, Jason and Joshua; four nieces, Rebecca, Stephanie, Amanda, and Faith Marie; seven great-nieces: Katelyn, Cassidy, Madelyn, Haily, Julia, Lindsey, and Makayla; and one great-nephew, Hunter Allen, who was named after him.
Services will be conducted Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Enon Church at Little Harts with Elder Tom Vance officiating and the Enon Church is in charge. Burial will follow in the Queens Ridge Cemetary at Harts WV.
Family and friends may call from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 till 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church.
Pallbears will be John Price (brother-in-law), Ron Nelson, Jason Nelson (nephews), Joe Carter, Dallas Carter Jr. (cousins), and Greg Meeks (friend).
Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of the arrangements.
