Ray
Sep 29th 2018, 8:26 pm
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Ray
If you don't post in the Lounge then you might miss Cindyabs post.
Ray passed away yesterday. He was an original poster and a funny and helpful guy.
RIP Ray xx Florida will miss you.
Hugs to Joycee x
Ray passed away yesterday. He was an original poster and a funny and helpful guy.
RIP Ray xx Florida will miss you.
Hugs to Joycee x
Sep 29th 2018, 8:37 pm
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Re: Ray
I've known Ray since I first came on BE back in April of 2001. He was the great squirrel hunter and his most infamous photo was of his buttocks while swimming in his pool. Now were they his or an imposters? I don't think he ever clarified it and no one cared.
Rest in Peace, Ray, of Florida fame. Your road was froth with illness and setbacks but you kept your sense of humor.
My heartfelt condolences to his dear and lovely wife, Joyce.
Rest in Peace, Ray, of Florida fame. Your road was froth with illness and setbacks but you kept your sense of humor.
My heartfelt condolences to his dear and lovely wife, Joyce.
Sep 29th 2018, 8:38 pm
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Re: Ray
Oh good heavens, that’s a surprise. Thanks for posting, Sugarmooma. Ray was a bona fide character. Condolences to Joycee.
Sep 29th 2018, 10:34 pm
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So very sorry to see this. Condolences to his wife and family. He must have forgotten to post it in his Ray's obits thread.
Sep 29th 2018, 11:05 pm
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Re: Ray
End of an era, really. RIP 
Sep 29th 2018, 11:22 pm
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Sad news and a sad day on BE although Ray wouldn't allow that really.
Knew he had serious health struggles but I am still sorta shocked . He's one of those people you think will go on forever. He will certainly be a forever part of BE . Heck. No matter what he will always be a huge part of BE's fabric and family. How could he not.
Ray was a smashing bloke . Wonderful wit and humour and underneath all the gruff he had a heart of complete and utter gold.
Many hugs to Joyce .
Knew he had serious health struggles but I am still sorta shocked . He's one of those people you think will go on forever. He will certainly be a forever part of BE . Heck. No matter what he will always be a huge part of BE's fabric and family. How could he not.
Ray was a smashing bloke . Wonderful wit and humour and underneath all the gruff he had a heart of complete and utter gold.
Many hugs to Joyce .
Sep 29th 2018, 11:33 pm
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I heard the news, had the pleasure of meeting him in my time in the US. I'm seriously gutted that he's gone. He'll live long in my memory we had some great laughs. RIP Ray.
Sep 29th 2018, 11:49 pm
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Ray aka as the Grandad of BE.
I also had the pleasure of meeting him and Joycee. I always promised that the next time I was in the Tampa/St Pete’s area I would pop in to see them again. Sadly I never went back to Northern Florida.
RIP you old rogue.
(((HUGS))) to Joycee.
I also had the pleasure of meeting him and Joycee. I always promised that the next time I was in the Tampa/St Pete’s area I would pop in to see them again. Sadly I never went back to Northern Florida.
RIP you old rogue.
(((HUGS))) to Joycee.
Sep 30th 2018, 1:26 am
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Re: Ray
Very sad news indeed and a rare BE character who will be very much missed. BE has not been the same since Ray’s health deteriorated and he posted less and less.
Sincere condolences to Joycee and his family.
Sincere condolences to Joycee and his family.
Sep 30th 2018, 2:17 am
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Ray was a legend indeed. I am in his vicinity - if anyone has details, I would like to try to attend any ceremony. Please PM me.
Sep 30th 2018, 2:24 am
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Rest in Peace Ray.
For so many years you were a huge part of the spirit of BE; sadly missed ever since you stopped posting.
Hugs to Joyce
xxxx
For so many years you were a huge part of the spirit of BE; sadly missed ever since you stopped posting.
Hugs to Joyce
xxxx
Sep 30th 2018, 6:30 am
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RIP Ray, a BE legend.
Sep 30th 2018, 12:35 pm
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Re: Ray
Oh my goodness, such sad news! RIP Ray, and condolences to the family.
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Oct 1st 2018, 4:47 am
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Re: Ray
He had many health struggles over the past few years and he often posted about them on facebook. He always kept a huge sense of humor about it thou. He loved his wristwatch collection and often posted about that too. A unique character i will always remember with fondness.
Hugs to Joycee.
Hugs to Joycee.