Joseph Artie Ramirez Jr.

Joseph Ramirez, Jr. very well known as Artie peacefully rode the brightest beam of white light to eternal life July 3, 2017. At one time or another during his time with us he was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He was also a proud U.S. Army Veteran.

Starting at a very young age he worked most of his living days, was a devoted Astros, Rangers, Cowboys & NASCAR fan, and always had a soft spot in his heart to care for stray animals. His sense of humor was good for a laugh including him laughing at himself.

Artie was preceded in death by his beloved mother Mary Esther Cook and sister Lorraine Denise Cook.

He is survived by his three children Michael Ramirez, Lorelei (Lori) Smith and Valerie Tijerina, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren:

Family of daughter, Lori Ramirez Smith married to Kenny,

Granddaughter, Desi Mosmeyer married to Michael,

Great-grandchildren, Mckenna & Cash,

Grandson, Dustin Rodriguez.

Family of son, Michael Ramirez married to Lynne,

Granddaughter, Jamie Torres married to Eduardo

Great-Granddaughters Gabby and Faith

Grandson, Jeffery Michael Ramirez

Grandson, Jordan Sherwood

Family of daughter, Valerie Ramirez Tijerina married to Ruben,

Grandson, Jeremy Tijerina married to Jackie,

Great-grandchildren, Elijah, Aryana & Dominic,

Granddaughter, Destiny Hernandez married to Robert,

Great-grandchildren, Sophia, Olivia, Analina & Axel,

Granddaughter, Victoria (Tori) married to Adrian,

Great-grandchildren, Alanni & Troy.

The Memorial Service will be 12 noon, Friday, August 4, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors.

You are loved and will be dearly missed.