September 3, 2010

CONROE - A 59-year-old Tennessee man will serve two 80-year prison sentences after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old family member in a case dating back to 2003.

Judge Michael T. Seiler, of the 435th state District Court, handed down the punishment Thursday for the first-degree felonies of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

While the sentences will run concurrently, Billy Don Ramage Sr. will have to serve at least 30 years in a Texas prison before he becomes eligible for parole.

"It appears as if he will die in prison and won't have the opportunity to hurt any other children," said Assistant District Attorney Jim Prewitt, chief prosecutor of the 435th District Court.