John A. Ramsey, Jr.

John A. Ramsey, Jr., 65, passed away on February 27, 2014 in Pico Rivera, Calif., from complications of peripheral neuropathy.

Born in Escondido on October 25, 1948 to John A. and Mary Agnes Ramsey, he attended local schools and graduated from Fallbrook High in 1966.

He attended Palomar College, where he earned his associate’s degree, and went on to San Diego State University until being called into active duty with the U.S. Army. In the Army, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and earned Expert Rifle M-16 status.

After his active service, he spent several year...