Jose Ramon Ormsby Ortiz Douglas, Georgia Obituary

Jose Ramon Ormsby Ortiz

<p>Jose Ramon Ormsby Ortiz, age 88, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Vista Park. Mr. Ortiz was born on February 6, 1932 in Tucson, Arizona the son of the late Ramon Garcia Ortiz and Refugia Ormsby Ortiz.</p> <p>Mr. Ortiz was a retired Medic with the United States Air Force after twenty-seven years serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam and Korean Conflicts. During his service Mr. Ortiz was a member of the Air Force Boxing Team. Mr. Ortiz was coach and director of the Douglas Boxing Team for twenty-five years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder-day Saints.</p> <p>In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanell Jewell Ortiz, son, Emilio Ortiz and a brother, Larry Chaboya.</p> <p>Survivors include two daughters, Joy O. Smith (Ricky) of Ambrose, GA and Camellia O. Spivey (Stanley) of Douglas, GA; son, Reinaldo Ortiz (Louise) of Douglas, GA; brother, Gilbert Ortiz of Anaheim, CA; sister, Norma Ortiz Berrellez of Riverside, CA; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.</p> <p>Graveside services will be&nbsp;held on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 4:00pm at Douglas City Cemetery with Opening Prayer by: Joy Ortiz Smith, Eulogy by: Spivey Gray, Military: Presentation of the Flag by the United States Air Force Honor Guard and Dedication/Closing Prayer by: Stanley Spivey. The family will receive friends at the graveside. Pallbearers will be&nbsp;Dorsey Smith, Adam Smith, Ben Smith, Daniel Spivey, Nathan Spivey, Jose Ortiz, Zachary Ortiz and Jonathan Ortiz.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of your choice.</p> <p>Due to the Coronavirus attendees are asked to comply with the current guidelines and restrictions concerning containment of the Coronavirus, including social distancing of six feet separation.</p> <p>Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.simsfuneralhome.org.</p> <p>Sims Funeral Home, Douglas, GA is in charge of arrangements.</p>
February 6, 1932 - May 23, 202002/06/193205/23/2020
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Virgil Jerome meeks
October 29, 2021
Jose Ramon you are a blast from the past I loved talking to you about the Army and watching you teach Emillo boxing you inspired me to later in life after graduation in 1973 from Coffee High I joined the Army to go to Vietnam but instead they made me go to Texas for miss... Continue Reading
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Ann Vickers Grantham
May 31, 2020
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with all your family.
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Amanda Smith
May 25, 2020
I'm grateful to have known Papa Ray these past fifteen years. He always greeted me with a warm smile, hug and a “how are you, baby?” He loved his family very much and I will always remember his voice.
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Tina Harrell
May 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss! He was my son's coach in boxing and we had a lot of good memories together. He was a sweetheart! He will always be in our hearts and never be forgotten. You all are in my prayers
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Devin
May 24, 2020
RIP Ray I remember win u had the laundromat and I go wash clothes
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Lavonda Lott
May 24, 2020
Your daddy was always a hero in my eyes.  He was a good man.  Joy, Camilia and Reinardo
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May 24, 2020
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The Jerry Ban Family
May 24, 2020
Dear Joy, Camellia and Reinaldo, Ray gave much to his country, to the boxing community, and to our family! He was a true, active friend and we will always remember the bright spot he was in our lives! We send love and deep sympathy to each one of you and your families.
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Deborah Boyd
May 24, 2020
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Melinda R Jordan
May 24, 2020
So sorry for y'all's lose. Prayers for comfort & peace during this time. We thought a lot of your Dad & Mom also. Living in Oak Park was some very good times (1961-1977) great neighbors & great friends. Love y'all so much❤️
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