Walter Ray

September 7, 1936 - February 12, 2025 (88 years old)

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Walter Ray

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September 7, 1936 - February 12, 2025 (88 years old)

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Walter Ray Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Walter Ray (Fort Walton Beach, Florida), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Walter left this world on February 12, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Walter Ray to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clifford Ray and Mary Lena Ray (Thompson); his wife Lydia Gail Ray; his son Kevin Ray; and his siblings, James Ray, Maggie Langley, Mary Ellen Morningstar, Helen Butler and Nelvia Blackburn.

He is survived by: his daughter Kara Ray Preston; his son-in-law Joseph; and his grandchildren, Joshua Preston, Caleb Preston, Heather Viviano, Jason Preston (Lindsey) and Candice Preston. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, February 17th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Emerald Coast Funeral Home (161 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, February 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Beal Memorial Cemetery (316 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Walter's memory to.

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Feb 17

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Emerald Coast Funeral Home
161 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Feb 18

Funeral service

Emerald Coast Funeral Home
161 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Feb 18

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Beal Memorial Cemetery
316 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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February 16, 2025

Mary Reardon, Tom Strotman, Mike and Debbie Strotman lit a candle

February 16, 2025

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“In memory of a great friend, "be a job big or small do it well or not at all". Walter, here is to your life well led! You are missed. Your mark on our lives will be a forever bright influence that will live on forever.”

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February 14, 2025

Jack Hyde wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Family members, Walter will be missed by all who have crossed his path at the Emerald Bay Golf Club. I enjoyed playing with him, talking with Walter about his daughter, her husband and especially the grandsons that live in Pensacola. I will keep Walter in mind when I play golf at the club and think about his long tee shots and his keen putting stroke. May he continue to be remembered by all of his golfing friends at Emerald Bay. Missing Walter already. Most Sincerly Jack Hyde”