Raymond Charles VanKirk was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 21, 1942 to Jeanette and Charles Vankirk. He joined the US Coast Guard in 1960 and honorably discharged in 1964. Ray received his bachelors in accounting at Ferris State University in Michigan, and continued his education to obtain his PA and CPA. In 1995, Ray opened his accounting and tax preparation firm Raymond C. VanKirk & Co. in Largo, Florida; his clients appreciated the passion and professionalism that he provided.
Ray is survived by his wife, Toni Vankirk which he married on August 23, 1969, and they packed their bags into their 1969 Oldsmobile convertible and moved to Florida in June, 1970. They have two daughters, Nicole Lea Vankirk husband Steven and Dominique Renee Vankirk husband Scott. Grandchildren Braden, Dominic, Piper, and Stella.
Raymond was a family man to his core. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and boating, and living his best life with the love of his life Toni.
Visitation services will be held at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774 on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 11:00 am to 1:00pm with a service at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church Building Fund (www.sdaclargo.com) or Suncoast Hospice (https://suncoasthospice.org/).