Arthur Darwyn Ray, age 84, of Lecanto, FL, passed away September 4, 2017. Arthur was born on April 8, 1933 in Quincy, FL to the late Arthur Alvin and Merlie Catherine (Rudd) Ray.
He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After his military service, he worked as a Land Surveyor for Henegar & Ray Engineering Associates for 20 years prior to retirement. He was married to Norma Ray for 50 years until her recent passing on June 9, 2017. Darwyn and Norma made Citrus County their home in 1959 after relocating from Ocala, FL. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading.
Those left to mourn Darwyn’s passing include his sons: Alan D. Ray and his wife Gayle of Friendswood, TX, Stephen K. Ray and his wife Rae of Winter Springs, FL; daughter, Brenda K. Myrick and her husband Dwight of Brookeland, TX; stepson, Robert E. Barnes (Glenda) of Floral City, FL; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife Norma, Darwyn was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela L. Cheek.
Darwyn’s urn will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL at a later date. Cremation care is under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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