Emzley Eugene "Sam" Ramer, 86, of Paragould,died Friday, March 23, 2012, at his home. Sam was born July 15, 1925 in Lafe, Arkansas the son of the late Frank M. and Eva H. Howe Ramer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Huckabee Ramer, son, Gary W. Ramer, brother, Armond "Shack" Ramer and sister, Frankie Ramer Tickler. He was retired from General Motors and was a member of Ramer's Chapel United Methodist Church. Sam was a Navy WWII veteran who enjoyed hunting, gardening, dancing. He especially loved being with his neighbors and friends at the Paragould Senior Center.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law: Paula Ramer Nordstron and Jeffrey of Clio, MI, Randa Ramer McCall and Kenneth of Grand Blanc, MI; grandchildren: SPC Brianna N. Murray of Fort Lewis, Washington, Colton R. Murray of Riverton, Wyoming and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday, at Heath Funeral Home. A procession will leave Heath Funeral Home at 10:00 AM for a 10:30AM graveside service being held at Ramer’s Chapel Cemetery, with Pastor Mark Trout officiating. To sign online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneralhome.com.