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Ramos was reared in Laredo by his grandmother, Jesusita Carbajal, and graduated in 1958 from Martin High School there. He subsequently in 1963 obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M Kingsville and his master's in education in 1973 from East Texas State University in Commerce, near [[Dallas]]. After his education career, he owned the business known as Pure Spring, Air & Water for thirty-five years. For nineteen years, he was the director of operations for the South Texas Private Industry Council.<ref name=fullobit>{{cite web|url=https://www.hernandezlopezfh.com/obituary/andres-ramos-jr|title=Judge Andres Ramos, Jr. obtituary|publisher=Hernandez Lopez funeral Home in Laredo|accessdate=August 8, 2023}}</ref>

Ramos was reared in Laredo by his grandmother, Jesusita Carbajal, and graduated in 1958 from Martin High School there. He subsequently in 1963 obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M Kingsville and his master's in education in 1973 from East Texas State University in Commerce, near [[Dallas]]. After his education career, he owned the business known as Pure Spring, Air & Water for thirty-five years. For nineteen years, he was the director of operations for the South Texas Private Industry Council.<ref name=fullobit>{{cite web|url=https://www.hernandezlopezfh.com/obituary/andres-ramos-jr|title=Judge Andres Ramos, Jr. obtituary|publisher=Hernandez Lopez funeral Home in Laredo|accessdate=August 8, 2023}}</ref>

On the city council, Ramos was an activist for the youth, elderly, businesses, and neighborhoods. He worked for the completion of the first public emergency ambulance service established with the Laredo Fire Department. The law required firefighters to become certified paramedics.<ref name=fullobit/>

On the city council, Ramos was an activist for the youth, elderly, businesses, and neighborhoods. He worked for the completion of the first public emergency ambulance service established with the Laredo Fire Department. The law required firefighters to become certified paramedics. He secured funding for the West Martin Field, later named Veteran’s Baseball Field, and the Benavides Baseball Field in South Laredo. These were the first public baseball fields established in Laredo. He proposed the establishment of the Laredo Public Communications Commission, which today serves as the hub for public access channels.<ref name=fullobit/>

Ramos died at the age of eighty-four. Current County Judge [[Tano Tijerina]] described Ramos, accordingly: "I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Webb County Judge Andres Ramos. His passion for our county, its residents, and the many organizations he played a key role in was unwavering.” He said, “Many of us remember him donning his cowboy hat, but he was capable of wearing many hats, he was versatile in nature. He built a lasting legacy in our community. As we remember his lasting impact in Webb County, let us keep his family and friends in our hearts and prayers.”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/webb-county-judge-andres-ramos-passes-away/ar-AA1eQG80|title=Webb County Judge Andres Ramos passes away|publisher=KGNS-TV|date=August 6, 2023}}</ref>

Ramos died at the age of eighty-four. Current County Judge [[Tano Tijerina]] described Ramos, accordingly: "I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Webb County Judge Andres Ramos. His passion for our county, its residents, and the many organizations he played a key role in was unwavering.” He said, “Many of us remember him donning his cowboy hat, but he was capable of wearing many hats, he was versatile in nature. He built a lasting legacy in our community. As we remember his lasting impact in Webb County, let us keep his family and friends in our hearts and prayers.”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/webb-county-judge-andres-ramos-passes-away/ar-AA1eQG80|title=Webb County Judge Andres Ramos passes away|publisher=KGNS-TV|date=August 6, 2023}}</ref>