Shannon Ramey

Operations Specialist Chief Petty Officer, Shannon Ramey (USN, Ret.)." passed away peacefully Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida
Born December 11, 1962. Shannon entered the Navy at AFEES Cleveland, OH, October 28, 1981. Spent 11 years, 3 months out at sea on the USS Chosin CG-65, USS Oscar Austin DDG-79. Honorably retiring on board USS Enterprise CVN-65 July 31, 2002.
One of his shore duty stations was as a Navy Recruiter where he was awarded his Seventh Gold Wreath on his Recruiting Badge for Excellence in Recruiting. Shannon was awarded several campaign and personal achievement medals to include, Navy Commedation Medal (2), Navy Achievement Medal (4), Meritorious Unit Commedation, Battle "E" Ribbon (4), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expiditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Navy Unit Commidation, NATO Medal & Expert Marksman Pistol Medal. Shannon finished out his Inactive Reserves commitment (21 years total service) at Naval Reserve Personnel Center, New Orleans, LA.
Above all, Shannon was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.
Shannon Ramey was preceded in death by his Father; Hobert Ramey and Grandparents: Robert and Bonnie Stewart.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years; Karen Ramey; children; Brian (Shelby) Ramey, Cameron Ramey, Hope (Zachary Lutton) Ramey, Shane Ramey, Shawn (Megan) Ramey, and Angela Ramey; gradchildren Shawn Michael Jr., Faith Colton and Baby Hope Ramey; Mother; Judith Ramey; and Brothers; Ken (Heather) Ramey, Robert (Jill) Ramey and Rick Evans and several neices and nephews.
In remembering Shannon, we reflect on the many lives he inspired, mentored and changed. As a father, he always led with a guiding hand on his childrens shoulder. As a coach in his community, he not only led the Gold Gloves to many district championships, he forever altered the lives of his players and those who were privledged to coach beside him, by being a leader on and off the field. In the office where, as an Operations Manager, his leadership is woven into the achievements of the team he passionately guided.
Shannon had a way of teaching life lessons when you least expect it. No man is indispensable, but some are irreplacable, and Shannon Ramey is one of them.