Mr. Thomas "Ponce" Ramirez Jr., age 59, of Dallas, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Tom was born May 28, 1962 in Dallas, Texas. Thomas was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom Ramirez, Sr. and Elisa Acosta Ramirez.
Thomas is survived by his beloved family daughters Celeste Marie Urtes, Yvonne Ramirez and son
Nicholas Thomas Ramirez. Three grandchildren Gianna Emmitt, Naima Emmitt and Jack Urtes.
and Grand doggie Morticia Ramirez, sisters Priscilla (husband Steve) Tovar and Debbie Ramirez he also leaves behind several nieces and nephews
Tom graduated from Sunset High school in 1981 and worked for the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation dept. for 25 years. Thomas loved working with plant life he studied them and offered his knowledge to help those who needed it. Tom was a soccer goalie for the Sunset High School Bisons team and for the Golden Eagles Soccer Club and he was great at it, he loved playing and passed his skills down to his son Nicholas. He was also a great Pool player who won several tournaments. When he found out he was O negative blood type he would regularly donate his blood to Carter's Blood drives and enjoyed helping out at the VFWs. He took his children to museums and operas when they were young to inspire them to love music and art, he then encouraged their passions. He cared for his furry family Chico, Molly and Morticia and touched many people with his kindness including several in-laws who have donated over 100 trees in his honor to be planted in the rain forest. He was giving man and had a strong spirit, he will be dearly missed.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.laurellanddallas.com for the Ramirez family.
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