David Alexander Ramey, Sr. was born on January 10, 1939 in Ridgeway, Virginia nd died on May 17, 2017.

He was a celebrated regional artist in Roanoke, Virginia.

Ramey moved to Roanoke in 1949, where he later became a Conductor (rail) on the Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1974.

David A Ramey passed away at 78 years old.