The devastating Texas floods over the Fourth of July weekend claimed 109 lives, with more than 117 still missing after the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes. Kerr County was among the hardest hit, with entire areas submerged and communities torn apart.

One of the most heartbreaking stories comes from siblings who received goodbye voicemails from their father, 61-year-old Jeff Ramsey, before he and his wife Tanya were swept away at the HTR RV Park in Kerrville.

Jeff, his wife, and their dog were staying in their Airstream trailer when the floodwaters struck. Knowing there was little hope, Jeff and Tanya called their loved ones. Tanya spoke to her mother, while Jeff left voicemails for his children.

Jake Ramsey, Jeff’s son, said, “He called me once he realized there was no hope. It was short. He said, ‘Buddy. I love you so much. It doesn’t look like we are going to make it. Tell Rachey I love her.’” The sound of rushing water was clearly audible in the background.

Despite facing death, Jeff used his final moments to help others. He called his wife’s brother, who was staying 150 yards upstream, warning him in time to evacuate. That cabin was later found destroyed.

“He saved their lives,” Jake said, reflecting on his father’s selflessness.

Tanya’s body has since been recovered, but Jeff remains officially missing. The family, however, believes he did not survive.

This tragic story is one of many emerging as Texas grapples with one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent memory.