Roger D. Ray

Quietly remembering a steady, warm genius with bulldog integrity.

Dr. Ray was one of the most influential teacher in my lifetime. As a Psychology major, my passion for the learning aspect of Psychology grew after taking his class as a Junior. His innovative way of teaching put me on my path of my career that I still love to this day!

Dr. Ray was one of my most challenging professors. He taught an undergraduate class like a graduate one, and he told us that. I mention him nearly every year at some point to my students. Whether it is in the shorthand ways he used mathematical symbols to take notes, that I adopted as my own, or to share stories of his psychological wisdom that I was so lucky to gain from class. I am proud to continue his legacy, and thankful for his mark on my life.

I first saw Roger in a water ski tournament at Cypress Gardens. I met him at Rollins where we both were freshmen. I was on the same water ski team: he was the star. My first day at the ski dock at Rollins, I arrived with my trick skis, thinking I was good. I believe I even mentioned it to the ski coach, Henry Suydam "Gramps." He said, "Ride in the boat, I´m going to take Roger for a run." As Roger completed perfect slalom passes after perfect passes, I started to slip down in my...

Dr Ray was a wonderful, inspirational person who someone managed to be brilliant and yet still approachable. I feel lucky to have worked with him and blessed to have learned so much from him. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

I am so sorry to hear this. It was always a delight to see Roger every year at our annual conference, and he was very helpful and interesting to talk with about shared applied research topics. He will be missed.

Roz, We are sending our sincere condolences to you and your children for the loss of a special guy, husband and father. We have memories of the "old WH days", the house on Lake Summit, WHHS, boats on the Chain. Take care of yourself, Winkie and Marion Moorman

A good friend. A good mentor. A principled and stubborn visionary. A good man we will miss mightily. His inspiration will live on.

Roger RIP.