Jay Dwane Ramey, 70, of Abilene passed on to his eternal life April 26, 2019 peacefully at his home. He was born September 10, 1948 in Abilene, the son Dorland and Marjorie (Mustard) Ramey. He grew up in the Abilene area, attended the local school district and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1966. He enlisted in the Air Force May 13, 1968. He served six years and was honorably discharged on May 12, 1974. After serving in the Air Force he went to work for KP&L on the gas side. He retired from KP&L in 1996. He then became co-owner of Hettenbach Construction, retiring in 2011. Jay was known as many things. A father, a father-in-law, a brother, an uncle, a friend, but the most important thing to him was being “Papa”. He possessed many talents and could diagnose a problem with engines or machines from a mile away. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. Many recognize Jay as being a great friend who would do anything for anyone at any time. This was true up to his final days. Jay is survived by his daughter, Mandy DeDonder and husband Bruce of the home, their children Carli, Lucas, Cade and Brigan, Jason Ramey and his wife Tiffany of Hope and their kids Kelsi, Troy, and Tyler, sister Cindy Harwood of Abilene, sister Kim Woolridge of Madisonville, Tennessee, and brother Faun Ramey of Athens, Tennessee, nephew John Harwood, Jr, niece Chris (Steve) Seets, 14 great nieces and nephews, and one great great niece and two great great nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother-in-law John Harwood, Sr., aunt and uncle Doris and Grady Turner, and step-brother Gary Wills. Memorial service for Jay will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 3, 2019 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to the Abilene Elks Club. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, KS 67410