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 Raymond Titus Obituary

Raymond Titus (Big Ray - the man, the myth, the legend)

"We're going live, we're going live. ..." These are the words that Big Ray Titus began each of his Facebook Live feeds with. His infectious laugh and one of his smiles could brighten up an entire room. At 6-foot 8-inches tall and almost 400 pounds in his prime, Ray was a true gentle giant. Big Ray was so big that he didn't have to turn the shower on, he could just stare at it until it cried. He once went on a trip to the Virgin Islands; now they're just the Islands. He could finish a game of Connect 4 in three moves and could always grab something off the top shelf for you.
In all seriousness, he was nothing short of a miracle. He outlived his prognosis of Stage 4 renal cell carcinoma multiple times. He was a fighter of cancer but a lover of the ladies. Ray had a great love for his mother and called her "Bonesy." He also was a celebrity at a local radio show, where he would call in with the name Tommy Tookalook. Big Ray loved to cook; he loved the Discovery Channel; he loved changing words in songs; he loved to eat; he loved to make people laugh and he really, really loved to drive. He loved loud music in the car and was a surprisingly agile dancer, given his size. One of his favorite memories was of riding "Muff One," his snowmachine. He had a growing fondness for pranking nurses in the hospital and loved to regale his visitors with the stories of what his latest practical joke was and whom it was on.
He was a one of a kind, limited edition, amazing human being. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian "Bonesy" Titus; grandma and grandpa Agnes and Henry Titus; uncle and aunt Hugh and Mary Jane Phillips; and his beloved dog, Bumper. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Myron and Gloria Smith; sisters, Robin Titus, Michelle Titus, Regina White and her husband, Greg; close friends Kad and Tarah Cochrine; aunts and uncles, Dolly and Ken Edwins, Billy and DeeDee McCarty; and uncle Allen Titus. He also is survived by nieces and nephews, who really held a soft spot in his heart, Elizabeth, Timothy, Ahriel, Kady, Delaney, Jade, Kailah, Nicholas, Natalie, Ashlynn, Kyle Ray and Kyla. He also is survived by his second family of friends, Brian and Inaay Harlow and nieces Gabriella (Gabs), Seana, Ashlyn and Corinne; and several close friends, Andre Lockhart, Gary Hart, Matt McCoy, Dan Holtry, Jesse and Ronald Tumbloo, lil Nikki Belanger, Amy Urbach, Jennifer Douglas and Tammy Weichert.
Ray's services will be held Saturday, May 12, at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall in Fairbanks. The family will need help beginning at 8 a.m., if anyone is available, with the potlatch beginning in the early afternoon and continuing into the evening.
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Published by Daily News-Miner on May 7, 2018.

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Cindy Roeder

May 1, 2019

ray titus the big man most were intimidated by his size but what they didn't know until they got to know him was he was just a big bear who loved pretty much everyone. he had a heart of gold an he would help anyone that he could out it never mattered the situation.i feel blessed to have known him for so many years. you are beyond loved an missed i hope you have finally got to a peaceful place until we meet again

May 11, 2018

Big Ray always had a way to make someone smile

paula

May 11, 2018

You will always be my Spider Man----Memory Eternal

Joy Drake

May 9, 2018

I don't know where or even how to start!!!!!! Raymond Titus I knew him as BIG RAY the most generous and sweet man I world has lost a great person and the heavens have gained a great and wonderful angel !!!!!!!!!! I love you BigRay and I will miss you greatly !!!!!!!!!!!!! Fly high BigRay Fly high

May 9, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

M C

May 9, 2018

I am truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Raymond. May God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during this difficult time (psalm 29:11).

May 9, 2018

To Ray's family and friends:

What a full live Ray enjoyed. What a special person you had the privilege to make such wonderful memories with. May those memories warm your hearts. Psalms 116:15 gives us the assurance that his life was very precious in God's eyes and he promises to reunite us with our loved ones that have passed. Please accept my deepest condolences during this time of grief.

Cindy Coghill

May 8, 2018

Ray you truly were one of a kind you always treated me with love an kindness you could always make me laugh and most of all you were an amazing man I will never forget all the memories we shared I love you always take care and give my son correy loves rip

May 7, 2018

All our condolences to your beautiful family. He will certainly be missed by many but always in God's memory. Until we see him again Roman 6:23

AJ

May 7, 2018

Heartfelt condolences to the family at this very difficult time. May God's promise found at John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead.

May 7, 2018

To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2 *

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