Inez Rey Ramos Jr. age 62, of North Platte, passed away May 13, 2013 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Rey was born December 13, 1950 in Lamesa, Texas to Inez Rey and Marie DeLuz Ramos Sr.
Rey lived in New Mexico, traveling with his family working the fields, eventually settling in Nebraska. He entered the United States Army and served in Vietnam for 18 months. Rey met his future wife, Margaret Sanchez. Together they had 7 sons.
He worked for multiple Concrete from Utah. Rey enjoyed handball and pool, always beating his sons! He will be remembered for his joking and smiling, and for spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret of North Platte; sons, Inez Ramos, Mario (Elena) Ramos, Martin (Janette Jividen) Ramos, Carlos Ramos all of North Platte, Marcos Ramos of Odessa, TX, Mark Ramos of Lincoln and Daniel Ramos of North Platte; step-children, Jessica (Romano) Polanco of North Platte, Ofela Sanchez of Grand Island, Cheekee Perez of Grand Island and Angelica (Joseph) Scoville of North Platte; siblings, Rose Valdez and Julian Valdez both of Portalez, NM; brother-in-law, Robert Marquez of Monahans, TX; numerous grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Irene; and brothers, Johnny, Jose and Julian.
A memorial has been established in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastors, Herman Queme and Anna Romero officiating. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, with full military honors graveside. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today and Friday with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.