Cecil Leon Ramsey, 87, of Glenville, WV passed away August 30, 2016. He was born on February 26, 1929, in Beckham County, OK, to John F. and Ethel P. Ramsey. Cecil was born 11th of 12 children. He is preceded in death by his parents, each of his siblings, and his wife, Sonja. Cecil was a man of many adventures. As a teenager he assisted his family with farming in both Oklahoma and California. As an adult he did stand-in acting for actor Audy Murphy, worked in canneries, farmed, owned two marinas, ranched, and worked as an oilfield hand. The latter two would become his career passion. Cecil spent decades cattle ranching and owning numerous oil and gas companies in both Oklahoma and West Virginia. He loved large family gatherings, his dogs, and tending to his cattle. Cecil had a wonderful sense of humor that included an ornery streak. He enjoyed watching westerns, boating, hunting, fishing, collecting guns and sharing family stories. Cecil is survived by three sons, Warren Ramsey of Ft. Gibson, OK; Van Ramsey & Leon Ramsey both of Glenville, WV; and daughter, Wanda Ramsey of Prague, OK. He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Family received friends at the Stump Funeral Home, in Grantsville, WV, on Tuesday, September 6 from 12-1 p.m. Funeral services followed visitation at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Interment followed in the Good Shepherd Cemetery.