Raymond "Ray" Hitchcock, 91, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Naperville, Illinois, died on July 31, 2017. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII from 1941-1945. Ray enjoyed flying, as he was a private pilot, and loved to play golf. He is survived by his wife, Florence Hitchcock nee Tylka; preceded in death by his daughters, Vicki Daniel, and Holly Wise; and will be missed by his grandchildren, Lyndsay, Barkley, Barret, Nathan, and Noelle; and many extended family members and friends. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Avenue, (On Rt. 53, 1/2 mile south of Ogden Ave.) Lisle, IL 60532 on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., where a Celebration of Life will take place at 12 p.m. Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 10am. For information call the Funeral Home at (630) 964-9392.
