Mr. Otis Ramsey was born on September 30, 1961, in Tampa, Florida, to the late John Ed Ramsey and Geneva Ramsey. He attended King High School and furthered his education at Erwin Technical College, where he earned his certification as an HVAC Technician. He also attended Hillsborough Community College Fire Academy, where he pursued his passion for serving and protecting others. Otis dedicated much of his professional life to serving his community as a firefighter with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. He was also a skilled and dependable repair technician who shared his expertise with numerous businesses throughout his career. His strong work ethic, dedication, and willingness to lend a helping hand were qualities that defined his life. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Otis found happiness in life's simple pleasures. He took great pride in tending to his garden, had a lifelong passion for cars and enthusiastically cheered for his favorite sports teams. Whether working with his hands, enjoying the outdoors, or spending time with loved ones, Otis embraced life with determination and a genuine appreciation for the things he loved. His legacy of service, hard work, and devotion to family will forever be treasured. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ed Ramsey and Geneva Ramsey; brothers, Oscar Charles Ramsey and Tommie Ed Ramsey; brother-in-law, Byron Hardee; sister, Dorothy Grayer. 

He leaves to cherish his precious memories sons, Jhirmaine Ramsey, Antwan Ramsey and Antonio Ramsey; daughter, Bre Jones (Traves); grandchildren, Janiya Ramsey, Jaylen Ramsey, Jhaceon Ramsey, Antania Ramsey, Aaliyah Ramsey, Tahaji Ramsey, Taraji Ramsey, Antwan Ramsey, Jr., Antwanesha Ramsey, Adrian Ramsey, Treasure Ramsey and Crystal Ramsey; mother-in-law, Macie Hardee; sisters, Barbara Ramsey, Katie Hart (Lemoyne), and Brenda Ramsey; sister-in-law, Tina Beckworth (Bobby); aunts, Votamae Saffold, Annie Battie, Mattie B. Ratliff and Polly Dunlap; uncle, Charlie Rias (Louretta); nieces, Michelle Murray, Makisha Lamb, Chertrice Williams, Tavonda McClain, Shervon Hart, Linda Ramsey and Monika Hardee; nephews, Oscar Ramsey, Jr., Micheal Carwell, Bernard Ramsey and Timmy Ramsey (Davonne); special friends, Mother Jones, Robin Harris, Tommy Holton, Tommie Stewart and Romeo Cole; along with a host of other loving relatives, friends, former colleagues and all whose lives he touched