This is the obituary that will appear in tomorrow’s Virginian-Pilot:
Dennis K. Ramey
SUFFOLK – Dennis K. Ramey died Tuesday, August 23, 2016.
Dennis was kind, helpful, resourceful and a friend to almost all. He enjoyed his career in retail hardware sales. He was predeceased by his father Kelly Ramey; mother Gail Johnson; brothers Donny and Danny Ramey.
Dennis is survived by his stepfather James Johnson; stepmother Linda Ramey; brothers Kevin Johnson, Brian and Aaron Ramey; numerous cousins; and his life partner of thirty three years Paul Buckwalter.
Burial will be Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Portsmouth or Suffolk Humane Societies.
I did not know Dennis, but any time we lose a fellow Ham the whole hobby feels a sense of loss. Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.
Bill Wallace, K4WCW