Arnold Ramirez

Arnold Ramirez, age 65, of Coleman, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 in the Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31, in the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1000 Clow, Coleman, with Rev. Dick Schultz officiating and assisted by Emilio Diaz and Greg Risse. During the service, other friends and family will be given an opportunity to share memories of Arnold. Burial will follow in the Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Arnold Santos Ramirez was born September 3, 1951 in Coleman, a son of David Ramirez and LeNora Alcala Ramirez. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School, Class of 1970. In 1972 he married Dora Guerrero in Coleman. Following their marriage, they lived in Coleman and Fort Worth, and settled in Coleman fourteen years ago. Arnold was an upholsterer for many years, both in Fort Worth and Coleman. He loved working on his 1970 Chevy and even upholstered the seat covers for it. He enjoyed fishing, loved his grandbabies, and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed cooking barbeque. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and the Central Texas Community Church.

He is survived by his wife, Dora Ramirez of Coleman; three children, Saul Ramirez and wife Heather of Coleman, Amanda Ramirez of Coleman, LaDora Basaldu and husband Michael of Coleman; one brother, Andy Ramirez and wife Karen of Fort Worth; one sister, Diana Alfaro of Fort Worth; eleven grandchildren, Eric Gomez, Cooper Bryan, Dylan Ramirez, Saul Ramirez, Jr., Elijah Ramirez, Debany Basaldu, Hailey Basaldu, Gabriella Ramirez, Logan Ramirez, Melody Basaldu, Juan Ramirez; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and LeNora Ramirez, as well as two brothers, David Ramirez, Jr. and Saul Ramirez, and a sister, Lily Sanchez.

Visitation for family and friends will be held 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, at Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan, Coleman, Texas 76834.

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