Gerald "Gerry" Ransom, 83, of St. Albans, passed away April 28, 2012. Mr. Ransom retired from Union Carbide after 47 years of service. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, a member of Kanawha Chordsman, and sang in the St. Francis Church Choir. Gerry was a Navy Veteran having served in both WWII and Korea, and a member of the Catholic War Veterans. Gerry is preceded in death by his parents, George Otmer and Dessie Pritt Ransom; brothers, George and Ransford Ransom; sisters, Kathryn Duff and Elener Hill. Surviving are his wife, Angelina "Angie" Ransom; sons, Gary Ransom of Charleston and Greg Ransom of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Cathy Ransom of Charleston; special nephew Kaven Ransom and wife Liz. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. The family requests Memorial in Mr. Ransom's name to: St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1023 6th Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177. Per his request, the family asks all who attend his service to wear bright colors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday May 2, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Father Patrick McDonough and Father Bill Petro officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 9 PM Tuesday at the church with Rosary recited at 8:30 PM. The family will accept Memorial online condolences at: cpjfuneralhome.com Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Ransom Family.