Raymond J. "Ray" Osteen

Ray was born on December 20, 1956 to Orville and Joyce Osteen. He graduated from Garrett High School where he excelled in football, wrestling and drama. He was a loving husband and father and never met a stranger. He was an avid bowler and loved playing golf. He was a longtime Kiwanian and was blessed with a Hixson Fellow. He was a Past Lt. Governor and served on the Governor’s Board.

He was preceded in death by his father, Orville Osteen, and his brother, Lee Osteen.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Terri (Herod) Osteen and his two boys; 10 year old Jeremy and 5 year old Stephen.; his mother, Joyce Ohls, brother, Scott Osteen and “Aunt Laura” reside in Muncie, IN. along with several nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Homosassa, FL where he was the Chairman of the Trustees and served as a Sunday School Teacher as well as Assistant Choir Director.

Friends may pay respects at Wilder Funeral Home in Homosassa, FL on Friday December 9th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Services will be held on Saturday December 10th at 11:00 am at Faith Baptist Church in Homosassa, FL

In lieu of flowers a trust has been set up for Jeremy and Stephen’s education. Please make donations to Regions Bank in Homosassa, FL