Michael W. Ramey

Michael W. Ramey obituary, Erwin, TN

Michael W. Ramey

Michael Ramey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Michael W. Ramey, age 54, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson City, Michael is the son of Susie Mullenix and the late Kenneth Wayne Ramey. He loved basketball and football, and he received the title "Mr. Citizenship" in the 8th grade at Martins Chapel Elementary School. That caring and compassionate attitude towards others was still with him in his adult life. To know Michael was to love him and he will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of loving him. In addition to his father, Michael is preceded in death by his stepmother, Debbie Ramey; a very special nephew, James Nicholas "Nick" Crowder, who saw Michael as his hero; grandparents, Kenneth and Edith Ramey and Sherman and Jackie Allen; and several aunts, uncles and other extended family members.
Michael W. Ramey has left behind to cherish his memory: his mother, Susie Mullenix, sisters: Jill Ramey Newman and Denise Ramey; Nieces and nephews: Tosha Lee, Dustin Bennett, Braydon Bishop, Khloe Bennett and Jackson Bennett; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the doctors, nurses, staff and Chaplain in the ICU at Johnson City Medical Center for their kindness and care during this difficult time; and to our church family at Southside Freewill Baptist Church for your love and care.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Michael W. Ramey in a memorial service to be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Southside Freewill Baptist Church. Reverend Kevin Laws will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025, and will continue until service time at Southside Freewill Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Michael's name to Men of Valor (Knoxville), an organization that was near and dear to Michael's heart, at men-of-valor.org/donate
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Michael W. Ramey through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N Main Ave., Erwin, TN 37650. (423) 743-9187.
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