Tom Rhamey, 71, of Lakeville, died Friday morning, November 28, 2014 in Akron City Hospital, following a 10 day illness. Tom was born March 4, 1943 in Wooster and was the son of the late J. Harold and Elizabeth M. (Richey) Rhamey. Tom lived in the Lakeville area all his life and was a 1961 graduate of Big Prairie-Lakeville High School. He was a US Army veteran of Viet Nam and served as a member of the Ohio National Guard, Shreve Armory. Tom was an insurance agent and member of the Board of Directors of Washington Mutual Insurance Company, Lakeville for many years. At age 16, Tom joined the Lakeville Fire Dept. of the Western Holmes Fire District, where he served as a member, former captain, and firefighter for 55 years. Tom loved collecting antique Massey-Harris farm tractors but most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their many events.
Tom is survived by his wife, Saundra (Stitzlein) Rhamey, whom he married May 30, 1964; his son, Scott T. Rhamey of Loudonville; his daughter, Karissa (C. Wesley) Ulmer Jr. of Lodge, SC; and 5 grandchildren: C. Wesley Ulmer III, James Garrett Ulmer, Paige Ulmer, Elizabeth Rhamey, and Joshua Rhamey.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, Loudonville with Rev. Scott Henderson, officiating. Burial with military services and firefighter honors will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Loudonville. Friends may call Monday from 4-7 p.m. in Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville where a Fireman’s Service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeville Fire Dept. or the Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Online condolences may be left for the Rhamey family by visiting www.Byerly-Lindsey.com
