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Our brother, “Lil Joe”, passed on to his heavenly home, August 22, his mother’s birthday. Joe was the oldest with five sisters who survive him, Gloria Easler, Cynthia Segura, Yolanda Trevino, Alicia Gwilliam, and Nelda Burch, as well as their families with many nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. He is the beloved son of deceased parents, Delia and Joe Ramos, Sr. Joe was born in 1944, while his dad was overseas and didn’t meet his dad until he was 9 months old. He attended Bonham Elementary, Page Junior High and Highlands High School, where he was very active in sports, especially football. Growing up his sisters and family cheered him on in little league sports, which besides football, he played basketball, baseball, and golf in his later years. He was a huge sports enthusiast all of his life, and needless to say the Spurs was his favorite team! Joe attended San Antonio Jr. College, dropped out for awhile, hitchhiked to California where he spent a few years. Upon returning to San Antonio, he enlisted in the Air Force and spent 3 years in Germany. Upon discharge, he returned to school and graduated from the University of Houston. He always said it only took him 10 years to get his degree. After college, he went to work for a beverage distribution company and lived in Laredo, Texas for a while with his wife, Cherry. They were married for a few years and had no children. He doted on his many nieces and nephews. He worked at several jobs over the years and was a salesman with a kind heart and very personable. In more recent years, he was a part of the art community in San Antonio representing many a “starving artist” in helping them sell their art. He helped them in their studios and promoting their art to the public. He loved to scavenger hunt the garage sales and resell in his little shop within the art building. Joe was a mini entrepreneur doing life his way and never took himself too seriously. He had long-time friends he spent time with whether it was at the Knights of Columbus or another favorite hangout, one being Taco Haven in Southtown, just around the corner from home. He had many art friends and would often commission them for family portraits. Living with his sister, Nelda Burch, in later years, their home exhibits many works of art of local artists. Joe did Life His Way and will be missed. His sister, Nelda, has been his caregiver for many years and advocated for his health, medical care and Veterans benefits as he became ill and partially disabled. He never complained about his physical challenges, and his eyes always lit up when you mentioned Taco Haven or Whataburger! Joe was Proud and Puro San Antonio! Any memorials in his name can be donated to your local Veterans support groups. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Joe Ramos Jr.

April 18, 1944 - August 22, 2022