Robert "Scott" Ramsey Jr.

Robert Scott Ramsey, Jr., Esq., age 75, of Bayou Vista, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with his wife by his side, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Scott was born in New Orleans, LA. and raised in Houma, LA. he graduated in 1967 from Terrebonne High School, where he achieved All State in Track and Basketball. He attended UNO New Orleans, then transferred to Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, La where he completed his Batchelor’s degree in 1972. He graduated law school in 1974 with a Juris Doctorate Degree from Loyola University Law School in New Orleans, LA. He had a long career spanning over 50 years and enjoyed practicing law.

He settled in Berwick, La., in 1974 and began his practice as McElroy & Ramsey. He was also a co-owner of PBR Offshore Marine Corp. Later he relocated his practice to Bayou Vista, La and it grew to what is now known as Ramsey, Skiles, Streva & Bourgeois, Attorneys at Law. His primary areas of practice included Personal Injury (maritime, auto, longshore and offshore oilfield-related injuries), and Social Security Disability. He had extensive trial experience in all areas. He was licensed to practice before all Louisiana State and Federal Courts as well as the Chitimacha Tribal Court. 

He loved his family and lived a life of service to his community. He served as a member and officer of various political, civic and charitable organizations. He was a past president of the St. Mary Parish Bar Association, a past legal advisor to the Nicholls State University Alumni Association and was a Fellow of the Louisiana Bar Foundation. He was a past member of the Board of Governors of the Louisiana Association of Justice and served two terms on the St. Mary Parish Council Government.

He was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity at UNO. He helped form the Morgan City, Krewe of Adonis, and was King Adonis lX. He was a past live television host for the Morgan City Chapter of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day telethon. 

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, birding, traveling, land conservation, philosophy and theology. He coached youth basketball and loved LSU and Saints football games. He especially enjoyed his cabin in the woods, listening to gospel music in his tractor and spending time with his hunting buddies.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tammy Gaudet Ramsey of Bayou Vista, La. their 3 children, Marc Ramsey and wife Amy of Greenwell Springs, La; step-son, Jonathan Clevenger and fiancé’ Alison of Gonzales, La, and a step-daughter, Emily Clevenger of Bayou Vista, he also leaves behind his 4 grandchildren - Kathryn Guillory, step grandchildren, Taytum Clevenger, Breydan Clevenger and Beau Clevenger.

He is also survived by his twin sisters, Lee Ramsey of Diamondhead, MS, and Donna Ramsey Sadler and husband Bruce of Waveland, MS, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents, Robert “Bob” Scott Ramsey, Sr. and June Eve Thaller Ramsey, and one brother, Steven Ross Ramsey.

A heartfelt appreciation goes out to Dr. William Cefalu and staff, and also to his caregivers Denise and Deadra and to Heart of Hospice of Franklin, La. 

Visitation at Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La will be Friday, December 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, with funeral services beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Marty Harden. Burial to follow at Morgan City Cemetery Mausoleum. 

Pallbearers serving will be Michael Funck, Brent Funck, Hugh Ramirez, Todd Farrar, Brad Farrar, Bubby Thaller, Breydan Clevenger and Stephen Ramsey, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Roy Stagni ; Charles Mayea, Sr. ; Ivan Carline & Roy Haines.