Burgaw-Linton Daryl Ramsey, age 45, on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family went from this earth to his eternal home.

He was born February 20, 1963 in Burgaw to Robert Linton Ramsey and Eula Woodcock Ramsey of Burgaw.

Daryl was predeceased by his father-in-law, Gordon Rivenbark.

Daryl was a member of King Solomon Lodge No. 138 A. F. & A. M., Wilmington Scottish Rite Bodies and Pender County Shrine Club. He worked with Pender County Farm Bureau for 5 years.

Daryl was a truly gifted musician, playing and singing in many local bands including Leesburg, Desperado, Stetson and River City Bands. Most recently he played with the Down Home Country Band at Duplin Winery in Rose Hill. Being an avid hunter and fisherman, Daryl always enjoyed being outdoors in God's beautiful world. His passions in life were making people feel happy, telling a good joke and making people laugh. Most of all Daryl loved his family and was loved in return. He will be missed more than words can express.

Surviving in addition to his loving parents are his devoted wife of 21 years, Sandra Rivenbark Ramsey; daughters, Crystal Ramsey of Hampstead and Candice Ramsey of the home; son, Cameron Ramsey of the home; grandchildren, Logan Grimes and Gage White; brother, Robert Darin Ramsey and Lisa of Burgaw; "adopted brother," Steve Straughn and wife, Dawn, of Burgaw; mother-in-law, Dorothy Wells of Wallace; step-father-in-law, William Wells of Wallace; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Bill Braswell officiating.

Burial will follow in Ramsey Family Cemetery with Masonic rites accorded by King Solomon Lodge No. 138 A.F. & A.M.

Casketbearers will be Allen Pierce, Worth King, Donnie Harrill, Mike Roy, Billy Brown and Louis Fedoronko.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.