Ramon Vela, Jr., 73, of Perryton, Tx passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Due to the COVID 19 current health and government regulations for small gatherings, there will be a private family service at 10:00 am Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Perryton with Rev. Mark Metzger officiating. Burial will follow at Ochiltree Cemetery. Viewing will be Tuesday, May 5, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Wednesday, May 6, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. Arrangements are made by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. Arrangements are made by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. Funeral and graveside services will be broadcast live on Boxwell Brothers Perryton Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/boxwell.brothers.1) for those who wish to watch.

Ramon was born May 27, 1946 in Rio Grande City, Texas to Ramon and Barbarita (Lara) Vela Sr. He married Christina Garza in 1972 in LaCasita, Texas. He worked as a farmer in the Perryton area for 50+ years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Perryton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a daughter, Elizabeth and a great-grandson, Tulio.

He is survived by his wife of the home; four sons Roy Vela of Perryton, Tx, Noon Vela of Perryton, Tx, Jose Vela of San Antonio, Tx, Rafael Vela of Lubbock, Tx; one daughter, Raquel Vela of Perryton, Tx; 15 grandkids Kynleigh, Morgyn, Kason, Mallee, Novy, Merek, Calun, Alexa, Dacee, Maverick, Selah, Miranda, Valerie, Skylar, Jessica; one brother, Calistro Vela of Spearman, Tx and one sister, Josie De La Rosa of LaCasita, Tx.

The family requests memorials to be to OGH Hospice Volunteers, 3101 Garrett, Perryton, Tx 79070 or a favorite charity of your choice.