Resident of Irving, Texas

Ramon Charles Gayles passed away peacefully in his home on December 1, 2025, in Irving, Texas at the age of fifty-six. Ramon was the youngest son born to Jacqueline (nee Stern) and Reginald Gayles, Sr. on February 6, 1969, in San Pablo, CA.

Ramon received his baptism at St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Before enrolling at Salesian High School, Ramon attended St. David’s Catholic School, where he was an altar boy. Ramon’s family relocated to Concord, CA, where he graduated from Concord High School, Class of 1986.

Ramon earned varsity letters in football, wrestling, and track. After graduating from high school, he attended Mesa Community College in Arizona on a football scholarship as well as Alameda Community College.

In 1989, Ramon married Stephanie McBean and this union produced three children, Arianna Gayles, Alexandra Gayles (Scott) and Ramon Stern Gayles.

Ramon entered his second union with Nancy Murillo and had two bonus daughters, Brittany and Jazmine.

Ramon possessed an entrepreneurial spirit, which he inherited from his paternal grandmother Dorothy Gayles and his maternal grandfather Charles Stern. Ramon was the doorman at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel of San Francisco when he entered his first business partnership, Excalibur Limousine Service. This partnership broadened his contacts in San Franciso and later he became the longtime managing partner of 415 Parking of San Francisco.

Ramon and his family relocated to Dallas in 2003. In 2009, Ramon became a contractor with FedEx and started his largest and most successful business, Gayles Logistics.

Ramon excelled as a contractor by creating a successful business model and correctly anticipating its future growth. Gayles Logistics began with two trucks and expanded to more than forty. FedEx Corp recognized Ramon’s excellence. He received the commendations of Contractor of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year multiple times. Ramon expanded his business to include consulting new and veteran contractors, mentoring and developing new contractors, and creating partnerships in multiple states. Ramon made this a family business. He developed his son, Ramon Stern, to be a contractor, and his father and brother served in various roles for Gayles Logistics.

Ramon was very charismatic and gregarious. He built strong friendships and professional ties. He was an avid world traveler, collector of exotic and classic vehicles and a Bay Area sports fan (49ers, Warriors, Giants, and A’s).

Ramon was also a big boxing fan. He possessed Muhammad Ali sports memorabilia and attended many boxing events in Las Vegas and other venues. Ramon was interested in politics, religion, philosophy, economics, business, and current events. Ramon loved a good debate, especially with his older brother. Ramon was also a movie buff and was known to quote famous movie lines to illustrate apoint. Later in life, Ramon picked up golf and excelled, reaching a two handicap.

Ramon leaves behind his children, Arianna, Alexandra, and Ramon, as well as his mother, Jacqueline Stern; his brother, Reginald II; and his sister, Amber Arvizu. He is also survived by his grandchildren, June and Arthur Gayles-Scott; nieces and nephew, Deanna, Jordan, Christian, and Santana; and his former spouses, Stephanie McBean and Nancy Murillo. Ramon was predeceased by his father Reginald Sr.

The Celebration of Life for Ramon will take place at St. David’s of Wales Catholic, 5641 Esmond Ave, Richmond, CA 94805 at 11am.