Ronald Stanton Ray, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14 following a courageous year-long battle with lung cancer. Ron leaves behind his beautiful and loving wife of 37 years, Sharon, son Kevin, mother Madie and brothers Doug and Bill.

Ron was a lifelong resident of Central Florida, a graduate of FTU (UCF) and served faithfully in the US Army from 1971 to 1974. A committed Family man, Ron enjoyed a successful career in Operations Management that culminated in the last 25 years supporting his CVS team. Ron was a gifted musician and will be dearly missed by his loving family and lifelong friends.

A celebration of Ron's life will be held Monday, May 19, 2014 at 10 AM at Maitland Presbyterian Church (The First Presbyterian Church of Maitland).

In Lieu of Flowers: Contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at ( www.woundedwarriorproject.org ) or Hospice of the Comforter, 480 Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714, (407) 682-0808.

Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Ave. Maitland, Florida 32751, 407-695-CARE (2273).