Santiago "Jimmy" Ramirez

Jimmy was born on July 25, 1948 in Abernathy, TX to Mateo and Filomena (Escobedo) Ramirez. Jimmy served in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pan American University in 1983. Jimmy worked professionally as an Information Technology professional, though he also was a teacher and a realtor. On June 15, 1991 he married Clara Caldera Ramirez. They were blessed with one son together, Jonathan.

Jimmy had a passion for Jesus and studying the Bible. He was always involved in the church and had a heart for the nation of Israel. Jimmy was a Bible scholar and teacher of God’s Word. This passion resulted in the manifestation of his ministry where he taught God’s word for over twenty years. He was fond of the beach and fishing with his son. In younger years, Jimmy was in Toastmasters and weightlifting competitions. Throughout his life Jimmy regarded his body as the temple of the Holy Spirit and as such led a healthy lifestyle. Besides studying the Bible, he enjoyed studying the stock market and was always learning about the latest technology. He was known for his constant heart for ministry, his tenacity, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Mateo, his mother, Filomena, and his sister Olga. He is survived by his wife Clara, his son, Jonathan, his grandson August (Auggie) as well as his sisters, Bifonia, Mary, Maria Inez, Esther and two brothers, Hugo and Isaac. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 26th, 2021, at the Vada Hagee Prayer Chapel of Cornerstone Church. The address is 18755 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258. There will be a public viewing at 10 o’clock a.m. and a Celebration of Life service immediately following at 11 o’clock a.m. Jimmy loved the Nation of Israel and was a supporter of Jewish ministries for a majority of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to his two favorite ministries Christians United for Israel (CUFI) or Jewish Voice Ministries.