Billy Eugene Ramey, 71, was born April 4, 1951, the oldest son of James Ell and Loretta Hill Ramey.  He was born on Rockhouse and lived there his entire life with the exception of only a few short months.  He passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 13, 2022, after an extended battle with black lung disease.  He was married to his loving wife Sharon Kay (Cantrell) on June 6, 1970.  He often said he fell in love with her when she was in 2^nd grade and he was in 3^rd—it was the curls. He spent 43 years working as an underground coal miner, serving in many capacities including foreman and owner.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loud conversations with friends, of whom he had many.  He dedicated his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 28, 2001 when both he and his wife were baptized and became members of the Unity Freewill Baptist Church of Rockhouse.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Ramey and Patsy Thacker.  He often said one of the biggest accomplishments of his life was ensuring that both his children received their college degrees becoming a teacher and a registered nurse.  He was granted his dream of having someone to hunt and fish with when his grandsons, Caleb (15) and Connor (11) Thacker were born to his youngest daughter.  Billy is also survived by four sisters: Ada (Jerry) Ratliff, Audrey (Jerry) Clevinger, Linda Duty and Alda McCurry; as well as three brothers:  Donnie (Karen) Ramey, Olis (Arlene) Ramey, and Howard (Kim) Ramey.  Billy was more like a father to his siblings since his own father passed away when they were very young.  The kindness, help, and love of his siblings helped to ease Billy’s worry and suffering throughout his illness.  He is survived by two honorary grandchildren:  Stephen Ramey and Kimberly (Kyle) Colley.  The loving care Stephen provided in the last months of his life meant the world to Billy and to his loving wife and daughters.  Another wonderful nephew, Ronald Dean (Melissa) Hill held a very special place in Bill’s heart and also made his last weeks happier.  He is also survived by a host of other nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in Christ, and loving neighbors and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister called Virginia Carol, his grandparents who were very dear to him, and a very special uncle who was more like his brother, Harold Dean Hill.  We are certain Harold Dean met Billy with open arms!  Billy’s services will be Friday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the Unity Freewill Baptist Church of Rockhouse, with his funeral being held Sunday at 11 a.m.  His final resting place will be on the Vallie Cantrell Family Cemetery on the land he so loved.