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RAYMOND FREDERICK, 84
Ocala - Raymond Frederick Merrill, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2014. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force for 20 years. After leaving the military, he was a proud pilot for National Airlines and he never let anybody forget this with all the stories he told. Raymond Frederick Merrill was a native of Greenport, New York and moved to this area from Miami, FL in 1985.
Survivors include Dennis G. Merrill (son), Gary G. Merrill (son), Diane M. Merrill (daughter), Gayle M. Merrill (daughter), five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and Norman Merrill (brother). He is predeceased by his loving wife Joan of 54 years.
A funeral service will be held at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Ocala on Friday, May 16th, 2014 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Carol Whitney
November 30, 2014
I just found out today that Ray died. He and I met in 1975 when he, Joan, my friend Penny and I met on an interline trip to Italy. We all became fast friends and kept loosely in touch for all these many years. A year and a half ago my husband and I visited Ray in Ocala where he and I had a wonderful time reminiscing. I'm the last of our little Italian group and will miss knowing Ray is there to chuckle with about the ten days of bonding and fun we all had together.
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Larry Julian
August 4, 2014
Ray was my father's best friend and partner in crime for many years. Both Joan and Ray played an important role in my parents lives as well as his family and all who knew him. He was loved by all and will be missed by many. I know my wife and I will.
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