Emilio Ramirez

Emilio Alacantar Ramirez, 76, of Odessa, formerly of Big Spring, went to be with his Lord Sunday, May 2, 2021. He will lie in state Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 12:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park.
Emilio was born February 11, 1945 in Big Spring, Texas to Margarita and Pablo Ramirez. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring. He was described as having a very beautiful soul, who was set in his ways and loved his family. He was a man of few words but when he spoke, “you listened”. He was a hard worker and up until the day he went to be with the Lord, he was very clean, meticulous, organized and always stocked up on supplies. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed watching black and white western movies.
He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Porter (David) and Lee Navarrete (Eli) and one son, Jr. Ramirez; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Irma Ramirez on December 24, 1995 and his parents, Pablo and Margarita Ramirez.
Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com