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In Loving Memory of

Gerald Ransom Sr.

Gerald Ransom Jr.

Jaimes Cox

Aris Powell Arvis Hadley Xavier Hadley

Kevin Hadley Kyndall Hadley

Gary Clardy

John Lewis

Karhonda Lowe

Jasira Cox

Lailani Ransom

Alana Ransom Amaris Lafayette

Reagan Hadley

Final Arrangements Entrusted to:

John E. Beckwith Jr. - CEO & Owner Dallas, Texas |(214) 941-7332 Fort Worth, Texas |(817) 478-9555 Tallulah, Louisiana | (318) 574-6100

Sunrise: March 31, 1938 Sunset: January 29, 2024

www.goldengatefuneralhome.com “Where Service Begins and Never Ends”

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith II Timothy 4:7

Celebratory Service Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 11:00 AM Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church 2251 El Paso Street | Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Rev. C.L. Taylor, Pastor/Officiant

Billie Jo Ransom, son of the late Opal Dorman and Carl Ransom, was born March 31, 1938 in Okmulgee Oklahoma. Billie, known as “ Bill ” to his family and friends was raised by a spiritually strong family who introduced him to Jesus Christ and he accepted Christ at an early age. Billie and his extended family moved to Tulsa Oklahoma in 1948, where he continued his education and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He was a Star Quarterback during his High School years; his football cleats were placed in the school Sports Trophy case. He joined the United States Air Force in 1958, stationed at Lackland Airforce base in San Antonio, Texas. He served his country faithfully and retired after 20 years of honorable service. He served time in the Philippines (Asia) and then Lowry Air Force base, where he retired from Military Service. He sported his Veteran Cap everywhere he went; because he was a PROUD Veteran. As a Military Veteran, he managed Village Inn and Denny ’ s restaurants and even opened up a mobile hot dog stand until retirement from work. He enjoyed archery, fishing, motor cycle riding and most of all RVing with his family and friends. He departed this life on Monday morning January 29, 2024. He was proceeded in death by Carmen Woodard (sister), Walter Woodard(dad), Opal Woodard (mother) Jimmy Ransom(brother) and Carl Ransom(father). Those left to cherish his memory, his wife Julia Ransom, brother James H. (Ollie) Woodard, daughters, Carmen Jackson (Arthur Jr.), Judith Robinson (E.K.), son Gerald Ransom Sr. and bonus sons, Arvis and Kevin Hadley (Donna) and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Processional

Parting View or Final Glimpse

Musical Selection

Total Praise - Ministry of Music

Scripture Reading:

Old Testament - Minister New Testament - Minister

Prayer

Minister

Instrumental Solo (Saxophone)

Arthur Jackson, Jr.

Resolutions

Church

Special Remarks

Kevin Hadley Carmen Jackson John Lewis

Music Selection

“ My Soul Has Been Anchored ” Ministry of Music

Obituary

Please read silent (Video presentation)

Eulogy

Pastor C.L. Taylor I

Instrumental Solo (Saxophone)

“ Lord ’ s Prayer ” Gary Clardy

Recessional

Ministry of Music

Repass following Service UAW Union Hall 2505 W E Roberts | Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

C ELEBRATING THE L IFE AND L OVE OF