The beloved family man was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 17th, 1947 to Joseph Milton Ramie, Jr. and Marie LaBeaud Ramie. He was the oldest of 8 siblings, Joseph Milton III, David, Kerry (deceased), Wanda, Carol, Wade, and Elston.
In 1966 he graduated from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. He was a proud Purple Knight and a member of the football team. He later graduated from Delgado Community College. He was a lover of many sports, but had a passion for the New Orleans Saints.
He was married to his high school sweetheart Carles Mae Crosby for 52 years and had 6 children, Rene (Pamela), Desiree', Mark (deceased), Byron Jr. (Sharon), Ronald, and Aaron (deceased).
Byron Sr. will be remembered by his family as a provider and a pillar of strength. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he made a career of himself at the telephone company, BellSouth, where he retired after 34 years. He had a long-standing interest in technology even in his later years and was an avid Facebook user.
He is survived by; his 9 grandchildren, Marcus Bourgeios, Carlas, Mia Davis, Dominique, Shallaree, Dazha, Bryonna, Symiah, and Serene; great-grandchildren Serenity James, Nhamya, Dominique, Rayleigh Ramseur, Lyric and Perrie.
He will also be greatly missed by his brothers and sister in-law, Gladys Philip, Josephine Phoenix, Claudette Early, Carl and Gilda Crosby, Edwin Crosby (deceased), Joseph Crosby (deceased) and Emma Crosby, Alvin Johnson, Sr., Joe Register, Martha Ramie, Felicia Ramie, Melessia Ramie, Joni Ramie, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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