Harold Dean Ramage (aka Hallelujah Harold), 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, KY. Harold awoke in the Presence of his Creator and Redeemer, entering into HIS Presence forever.
He was born on May 2, 1938 in Salem, KY, the youngest of eleven born to the late Ivory Ramage and Lenora Mae (Walker) Ramage. At the age of 4, Harold was placed in the Masonic Orphans and Widows Home in Louisville, KY. He lived at the orphanage until he graduated from Eastern Kentucky High School in Louisville. Family was very important to Harold. He loved his childhood and teen years at the Home. Harold was an impressive athlete, earning a basketball scholarship to LWC in Columbia. He joined the United States Navy and played basketball for the four years he was enlisted. Harold was a challenging athlete in several sports, even into his 60's.
Harold was retired from the City of Jamestown's Water Works Plant.
He wedded the love of his life from Columbia, KY in February of 1957. Harold’s first love was JESUS CHRIST since his early 30’s. His second love was Sharon Kathleen (Ballou) Ramage; the only woman he ever loved. They have shared the love of JESUS CHRIST together for 68 years.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 68 years: Sharon Kathleen (Ballou) Ramage of Russell Springs
6 children: Deborah (Ramage) Prichard of Russell Springs, Marlin Dean Ramage of Gradyville, Ardyth (Ramage) Galito of Russell Springs, Karen (Ramage) Emerson of Jamestown, Sharon (Ramage) Morris of Campbellsville, and adopted son Robert Warner Bonner of Louisiana
49 "great-and-grand" children, with one to arrive any day now!
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home of Russell Springs, KY.
