Always with a commanding presence, Raymond K. Elderd Jr. passed away on 23 September, 2026. Friends are invited to celebrate Ray’s life with those who knew him best at Aycock Funeral Home on Military Trail in Jupiter on 7 October from 3-7 pm. His memorial service will also be at the funeral home on 8 October at 11:15 am before he is laid to rest at the National Cemetery of South Florida in Wellington at 1:15 pm.
Ray’s good humor and generous spirit touched everyone he met. Always ready for adventure, Ray fully embraced life’s challenges.
There was no doubt Ray loved to be around people. He would talk, share stories, and trade opinions with anyone and everyone that would reciprocate. In that spirit, we invite you to share in his company with friends and family one more time. Simply bring yourself and your favorite memory of Ray to share. Ray would never want anyone left out.
Ray was a proud graduate of Georgia Tech (both Bachelor's and Master's degrees), the US Navy War College, and the US Army War College.
He was even more proud of the 27 years he served in the United States Army, including two rotations in Viet Nam and a life-defining assignment in the Philippines, finally retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
He continued to serve in multiple philanthropic organizations to include the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and Service to Mankind (SERTOMA).
Once retired, Ray and his beloved wife Agnes found themselves again on the move, spending the next 20 years with mad abandon on the road in their RV with their devoted dogs. He had two goals while on the road: play golf in all 50 states, twice, and visit all 50 state capitals. He accomplished both!
Ray was preceded in death by his father, Raymond K. Elderd Sr. and his mother, Vincencia S. Elderd.
Ray is survived by his wife, Agnes E. Elderd; brother, Charles V. Elderd (Jody); daughter, Evelynn D. Kuckleburg; son, Raymond K. Elderd III; daughter, Shannon L. Cappelletti and grandsons, Raymond K. Elderd IV, Charles V. Elderd and Antonio S. Elderd.
Ray's life was full, his laugh loud, and presence felt. It'll be a little quieter for the rest of us now.
