August Ransom (Geese)
May 23, 1946 - August 22, 2025
August Ransom (Geese) Obituary
Erwinville, LA - August "Geese" Ransom, 79, of Erwinville, LA, passed away August 22, 2025. A gifted musician, he played bass with Slim Harpo, contributing to classics like Scratch My Back, and later inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He was a member of The Falling Stars Quartet Group. He's survived by three brothers, two sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Homegoing service Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at 10 a.m., officiated by Pastor Oliver Washington. Viewing will be Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Hall Davis and Son, 9348 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70807.
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Erwinville, LA - August "Geese" Ransom, 79, of Erwinville, LA, passed away August 22, 2025. A gifted musician, he played bass with Slim Harpo, contributing to classics like Scratch My Back, and later inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He was a member of The Falling Stars Quartet Group. He's survived by three brothers, two sisters, a
Published on September 4, 2025
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