Jose “Big Joey” Rameriz

Jose “Big Joey” Rameriz, 70, passed away Aug. 6, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born Jan. 28, 1954, in Joliet, Ill., he spent many years working at Peco Steel, contributing significantly to his community and industry.

Jose is survived by his companion, Dottie Kimberlin of Joiner; his sons, Joey Rameriz (Andrea Schaefer) of Luxora and Nick (Amy) Rameriz of Osceola; daughters, Amy (Willie) Glover of Johnson City, Tenn., Spring (Craig) Noonan of Keiser, Emily (Gary) Plummer of Springfield, Mo., Dominique Taylor and Camillia Taylor, both of Star City. He also leaves behind his brothers, Jessie and Paul Rameriz, both of Osceola; sisters, Mary Ann Thomas of Osceola and Mary Rameriz of Joliet, Ill.; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Otila Rameriz; brothers, Reydell, Arthur and Joe Rameriz; sisters, Neives Quintero, Margie Cano, Juanita Halpain and Josephine Rameriz; and two grandchildren, Little Nick Rameriz and Alexandria Taylor.

A visitation was held Sunday, Aug. 11, from 2-4 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1323 W. Keiser Ave., Osceola, AR 72370.

Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola is assisting the family with the arrangements.