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Wilbert Ramirez Obituary

RAMIREZ, Wilbert Mr. Wilbert Ramirez, 69, survived by his wife of 37 years Theresa Willis Ramirez; three daughters, Angie Miller and Karyn Lee (Edward) of Summerville and Amanda Ramirez of N. Charleston; one son, Douglas Santiago (Denise) of Michigan; seven grandchildren; one brother, Theodore "Flip" Ramirez of California; three sisters, Jeanette Mizzell of James Island, Pauline Johnson of Charleston and Mary Ann Merrifield of West VA. He was preceded in death by a brother, George Ramirez and by his parents the late Eleuterio Austin Ramirez and Modell Lawrence Ramirez. Friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral service with Masonic Honors Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. in Doorway Baptist Church with Pastor Wayne McNeill officiating. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. He was a graduate of Chicora High School Class of 1958. He served as a member of Company B 118TH Infantry of the South Carolina Army National Guard and retired from Headquarters-Headquarters Company with 23 years total service. He was the Battalion Personal Staff NCO. He worked for the Department of Defense, Polaris Missile Facility Atlantic (POMFLANT) as a Rocket Motor Inspector Supervisor, retiring after 34 years of service. He was past Master of Dorchester Lodge #369, where he was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, Scottish Rite Charleston Valley, York Rite SC Commandery. He was also a member of the Omar Shriners, Mt. Pleasant, SC where he obtained membership in the Millionaires' Club. He was also a member of the Keystone Kops- Omar and a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court 113, Charleston SC. He was a member BPOE (Elks) and Washington Light Infantry (WLI). Mr. Ramirez attended Doorway Baptist Church. He enjoyed boxing, bowling, NASCAR Racing, The Carolina Gamecocks and The Super Bowl winning Champs, The Pittsburg Steelers. Most of all he enjoyed time with his children and especially his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Doorway Baptist Church, 7825 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418; or the National Kidney Foundation, 100 Executive Center Drive Suite 224 Columbia, SC 29210. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 28, 2009.

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Mary Ann Benton

May 7, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Wilbour , I know he will truly be missed by all. I remember the good ole days Tommy & I had with you and Wilbour .My thoughts & prayers are with you & family .Love always,
MaryAnn Benton

Dale Williams

May 4, 2009

I worked with Wilber at POMFLANT and knew him from DorWay and Evanston. I always enjoyed working with him and being in his company. My prayers are with your family in these days ahead.

Ernest Surell

May 2, 2009

I remember the days fiddling on your piano in the living room as a young boy. You always cheered me up and always shed a positive light. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ramirez family.

Todd & Tonya Pope

April 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ramirez family while you are dealing with a great loss. Just like Travis and I went to school with Amanda and Karyn, our dads (Edward and Wilbert) went to Chicora together - small world.

Sue Johnston-George

April 29, 2009

My prayers are with the Ramirez Family at this time of Wilbert's passing.I have fond memories of Wilbert from High School and Dorchester Waylyn Church.It was good to see him last August at the 50th Chicora High School reunion.
God bless you and your family.
Yours truly,
Sue Johnston-George

Scott Newsome

April 29, 2009

My deepest condolences to the Ramirez family. I had the privilage of working with Wilbert at the motor complex, POMFLANT. Wilbert was a mentor and inspiration to the new hires. He was always a professional and a patriot. We will miss you Wilbert.

Dale Campbell

April 29, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Craig Mahaffie

April 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I worked with Wilbert at Pomflant from 1979-1988. He always treated everyone with respect and it was a pleasure to have worked with him. He was always a class act and will be missed by all who knew him. May our Lord give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Larry Locklair

April 29, 2009

To the Ramirez Family,
I knew Wilbur from the old days. He will be surely missed. May God bless and keep him.
Larry

Denise, Ryan and Dalton

April 29, 2009

Theresa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wilbur was a wonderful man who treated everyone so kindly. I always smiled when I was able to talk to him and he was always so kind to my boys and would take them to his trunk to give them a flashlight!! I was blessed to have known Wilbur and will truly miss him.
Sending my love and a hug,

April 28, 2009

Karyn,
We love you and send our condolences to your family in this time of need. May God bless you and your family.
Linda and Christene
Drayton Hall Entire Staff
White Oak Manor

Sue(Hillbilly Clan 82) Albrecht

April 28, 2009

I have such fond memories of Wilbur and Hooker at Hooker's Bar. He actually thought I could do the shag, he was too funny. I am proud to say I knew Wilbur, he was a true person. Theresa your family is in my family's prayers. SNAP THOSE FINGER WILBUR!!!!!

Henry I Siegling Commander,WLI

April 28, 2009

The Men of the Washington Light Infantry express our deepest condolenses to the family of Wilbert at this most difficult time. We remember Wilbert in Headquarters Company and his willing spirit and contagious smile. He was an outstanding NCO and will be sorely missed

Shirley Schultz

April 28, 2009

Jeanette, Mary, Pauline, and Flip,
I am so sorry for your loss. I often think of all of you and our years growing up together on East Surrey Dr. Wilbur, always the "big brother". So many years have passed in the blink of the eye. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Shirley Harrsion Schultz

April 28, 2009

I knew Wilbert well from POMFLANT. My prayers are with you and your family.

Walter C. Reid, Goose Creek, SC

Shelby Davis

April 28, 2009

Peace be with your family! Let me know if I can be of any help.

Drema Starr (Co-worker of Angie )

April 28, 2009

My God give you strength and the ability to rest in his great arms as you go through these difficult days.

Rita Snell(Co-worker of Angie )

April 28, 2009

My God surround your family during your time of sorrow.

Ron & Nancy Thomas

April 28, 2009

You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Wilber will be missed by all that knew him. We worked with him at POMFLANT for many years before we went to Kings Bay. He and I were both Cancer survivors.

Bubba and Teressa Sheider

April 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Moss Family

April 28, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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