Robert C. Ramey, 81, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. Robert was born on December 29, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas.

He was a retired Safety Supervisor with 36 years of service with Texaco Chemical in Port Neches.

Robert served his country for 6 years in the Army National Guard; he was a 32nd degree Mason and served many years as a Shriner. He was a 1955 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, he attended Lamar University and was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Ramey of Port Neches; his son, Robert B. Ramey and wife Theresa of Nederland; his grandson, Caleb N. Ramey of Nederland; sister-in-law, Elaine Picou and husband Gabriel; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Ramey.

A gathering of family and friends will be on the evening of Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Melancon’s Funeral Home is Nederland from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  A funeral service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.