Adolfo Barrera Ramon

Services for Adolfo Barrera Ramon, 73, of Burneyville, are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson with Rev. Lawrence Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Leon Cemetery.

Adolfo was born September 22, 1951, in Roby, TX. to the late Mr. Manuel Cantu Ramon and Mrs. Rafaela Barrera Ramon. He went to his heavenly home on September 10, 2025.

Raised in Rotan, Adolfo was an active and enthusiastic young man, excelling in both academics and sports. He participated in Little League Baseball, demonstrating an early passion for teamwork and competition. When his family relocated to Leon, Oklahoma, he continued his education, graduating from Turner High School with the class of 1972. During his high school years, Adolfo displayed his athleticism as a member of the basketball and baseball teams and notably tried out for the Kansas City Royals, showcasing his determination and love for the game.

On May 24, 1973, Adolfo married the love of his life, the former Miss Debbie Adams, at the Lake Murray Chapel. Their union was a beautiful partnership that flourished for over 52 wonderful years. The couple made their home in Burneyville, where Adolfo began his working career at Falconhead Resort as a groundskeeper. His dedicated work ethic led him to positions at Marietta Sports Wear, commonly known as the pants factory, and later at Robertson's Hams meat market, from where he ultimately retired. Throughout his life, Adolfo exemplified commitment to his work and community. Adolfo was a passionate sports fan, supporting the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and Oklahoma City Thunder. His enthusiasm for sports was matched only by his love for the great outdoors. He cherished moments spent fishing, particularly catfishing, and relished the opportunity to go deer and mushroom hunting with his family. One of his fondest recent memories was spending quality time with his youngest grandson, sharing the simple joy of feeding cows together. Adolfo was a member of the Burneyville Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Manuel and Rafaela Ramon; sister, Josie Powell; brother-in-law, Jeff Reece.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie Ramon of the home; son, Ben Ramon and wife Lindsey of Burneyville; daughter, Julie Shankles and husband William of Marietta; siblings, Carlos Ramon and wife Barbara of Lone Grove, Arnie Ramon and wife Georgia Ann of Ringling, Elsa Reece of Marietta; Grandchildren, Briar Shankles, Journey Shankles, Willow Shankles, Grayson Ramon, and Jonah Ramon; special friends, Curt and Cathy Carlile; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Brian Ramon, Terry Ramon, Erik Ramon, Blake Ramon, Evan Ramon, and Steven Reece.

Honorary bearers are James Powell, Shane Reece, Cliff Lawson, Kyle Lawson, Josh Dinwiddie, Curt Carlile, David Wolfe, and R.J. Howerton.

Visitation will be held from 3-5PM, Sunday afternoon, at the Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.alexandergrayfh.com.