Ray M. Whitt, Jr.

Pastor Ray M. Whitt, Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus on July 4, 2018, at 4:20 p.m. Ray was born August 26, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA. He resided in Cape Coral, Florida but his heart remained in Spain where he and Judy served as Missionaries for World Partners for many years. He had a brief and brave battle with cancer and was a beacon of light until the very end, pointing people to Jesus even during the worst of times. There was nothing more important to Ray than to bring lost souls home where they belonged. Ray is survived by his loving wife Judy of forty-three years; his sister Patricia Whitt Bethea of Irvine, CA; daughters, Theadora Whitt Mckenna of Sylmar, CA; Susan Renee Whitt Gardiner of Sicklerville, NJ; Grandsons Christopher Allen Whitt, Jr. of Sylmar, CA; Casey Ryan Whitt of Sylmar, CA; Great Grandson, Christopher Allen Whitt, III of Wichita, Kansas; Niece and Nephew who were very close to him, Theresa (Terri) Morgan of Greeneville, TN and Roy Allen Samol of Modesto, CA. He had numerous nieces and nephews who were all special to him. Ray Samol of Tracy, CA is his namesake. He was especially influential in the life of his great great nephew, Andrew Thompson of Greeneville, TN. There are cousins, too numerous to mention by name, each and every one very special. Ray was preceded in death by his Father, Ray M. Whitt, Sr.; Mother, Maurine Gray Whitt; brother, James A. Whitt and two of his children, Christopher Allen Whitt, Sr. and Margo Rae Whitt Ruzicka. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 13 at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL per his wishes. To share a memory or offer condolences, please sign the online guest book. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. There will be a Celebration of Life at Granada Hills Community Church in Granada Hills, CA at a later date. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.