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MICHAEL LEE RAMEY, 54, of Ironton, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at CAMC General. He was born August 4, 1971, in West Hamlin, W.Va., and proudly served in the US Marine Corps. Michael was a CPA and employed at the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office. His father Ardra Ramey preceded him in death along with his niece Raven Tomblin.
He leaves behind three sons, Corbin (Hannah) Ramey of Hurricane, W.Va., Connor (Rachel) Ramey of Ironton, Oh., and Landon Ramey of Culloden, W.Va.; his mother, Nancy Ramey of Wayne; special companion Beth Smith and her daughter Grace, both of Elkview, W.Va.; one sister, Shellie (Lonnie) Napier of Wayne, one brother Daniel (Lisa) Tomblin of Proctorville, Oh.; four special nieces, Savannah (Braden) Brenneman of Oceanside, Cal., Kaitlyn Rice of Beckley, W.Va., Danielle (John) Kipp of Proctorville, C.J. (Josh) Ross of East Lynn; special nephew Brayden Harless of Wayne; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the STICU staff at CAMC General for their care and support.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Danny Trautwein officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at noon.
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