Raymond Ralph Valentine

April 17, 1942 - April 17, 2019

Raymond Ralph Valentine passed away on his birthday April 17, 2019 at Shands Cardiac Hospital at the age of 77 years old. Ray (Ralph) was born in Jena/Carbur, Florida on April 17, 1942 to Dewey Joseph Valentine and Cora Pauline Reed Valentine. On February 1961 at the age of 19 he enlisted into the United Stars Air Force. He served 4 years. While in the Air Force he met and married Ila Mae Carlson in a Denver, Colorado on February 15, 1962. After he finished his 4 year term they lived in Old Town, Florida where they raised 3 daughters. He worked at area Saw Mills and Commercial Fished until he had to retire early at the age of 40 due to his heart condition. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. He loved spending time and talking with his Family. He was preceded in death by his father Dewey Joseph Valentine, his mother Cora Pauline Reed Valentine. His baby brother, and sisters, Dianna Valentine 2 weeks old, Dorothy Louise Valentine at age 13 and Betty Ruth Miller at the age of 55. He was survived by his wife Ila Mae Carlson Valentine of 57 years. His three daughters Dianna/Jamey Robinson, Kathy/Lee Missildine, Cheryl/Tony Aubrey. Four grandsons Dustin/Giovanna Missildine, Michael/Jamie Robinson, Keith Robinson and Zachery Aubrey. Two granddaughters Ashley/Gary McCook and Felisha Aubrey. Five great grandchildren Madison Missildine, William and Khilee McCook, Blayne and Adelynn Robinson. Three Brothers Milton/Margie Valentine, Lamar/Pam Valentine and Donald/Marlene Valentine. Three sisters Helen/Kenny Glossum, Frances Clements and Mary Jane Spurlin. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com