Obituary of James Garnett Ransdell

James Garnett Ransdell, 91, 109 Cherry Dr., Harrodsburg, widower of Trudy Garriott Ransdell, died Friday, October 2, 2009 at his home. Born October 30, 1917 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Claude E. and Mattie Patterson Ransdell. He was a WWII veteran having served as Staff Sergeant in the 8th Army Air Corp. While stationed in England, he flew 35 missions over Germany in B 17s. He was a retired dairy farmer and a lifelong member of Kirkwood Baptist Church. Survivors include: one brother, Clyde E. Ransdell of Louisville; two nephews, Clyde Ransdell II and Franklin Ransdell; three nieces Mary Ann Fegley, Barbara Tatum, and Pamela Buchanon; four faithful caregivers, Margaret Hall, Christine Edelen, Sherry Lawson and Jenny Diel. He was preceded in death by a son, Danny Ransdell, and two brothers, Willie and Harry Ransdell. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 4, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Gary Story with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg. Pallbearers will be Bob Christiansen, Jimmy Sexton, Mike Ellis, Roscoe Jenkins, Ray Brooks and Dr. Don Notter. Visitation will be Sunday, October 4, from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be sent to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422 or to Kirkwood Baptist Church, 1955 Kirkwood Road, Salvisa, KY 40372 Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com