After attending Robert E. Lee High School, Ray served on the USS Essex, U.S.Navy. He worked many years in the restaurant business. At one point he co-owned the Rib Shack and Tad's Restaurants. Ray's interests were playing golf and watching Gator football.
He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Raymond Shuford (Patti), Victoria Morton (Michael) and Nicole Abraham. He is also survived by his wife's children; Robert Monigold (Ruth), Tanya Monigold; and Grandchildren, Angel and Yary; Grandchildren, Courtney and Taylor Shuford, Holland and Nicholas Morton and Natalia Abraham; Brother, Norman Abraham (Carol); Sisters, Kathryn Sharpe (Vaughn), Terri Jones (Scott); and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Saturday, January 19 at 12:00pm, at Franklin Baptist Church, 2521 Franklin Street, officiated by Pastor Terry Gore. A private graveside service will be held at a later date for the immediate family.
A special thank you to Vitas Hospice/Healthcare. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Vitas Healthcare,
7406 Fullerton Street #105, Jacksonville, Fl, 32256.
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