Raymond "Ray" Curtis Kozack

1982 - 2024

Raymond "Ray" Curtis Kozack obituary, 1982-2024, Caldwell, TX

Raymond "Ray" Curtis Kozack

1982 - 2024

BORN

1982

DIED

2024

Raymond "Ray" Kozack Obituary

Visit the Strickland Funeral Home - Caldwell website to view the full obituary.

Raymond “Ray” Kozack, passed away on February 25, 2024 at his Caldwell residence. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 11:00 AM at Cyndi’s Hawg Hang Out, 9940 State Highway 21 W, Caldwell, TX.

 

Ray was born on September 19, 1982 in Edmonton, Alberta, to parents Andrea and Woody. After the family relocated to the Houston area, Ray graduated from Bellaire High School. In his younger years Ray began riding dirt bikes, and then later blossomed into a passion for motorcycles. Ray’s favorite pastime was heading out for adventures on his Harley. Ray loved animals and nature, especially his dog companion Charlie. Ray was known for his kind heart and willingness to help others. Ray was employed at Washington County Tractor and enjoyed the opportunity to help people.

 

Ray is survived by his loving parents Andrea and Woody; brother Richard and his wife Amy, brother Mark and fiancé Kalie, and many close friends. He will be dearly missed.

 

Ray is preceded in death by grandparents Elaine and Richard Kaplan, Ernie Kozack, and his beloved dog companion and sidekick, Sid.

 

If you would like to make a donation in memory of Ray, please consider the Fallen Riders Foundation of Brazos County (https://www.thefallenridersfoundation.org/brazos-valley, Venmo@FRFBRAZOSVALLEY, or Cashapp $FRFBVTX) who were so helpful to Ray and his family.  Be sure to mention Ray’s name. 

 



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Strickland Funeral Home - Caldwell

530 Highway 36 South P.O. Box 604, Caldwell, TX 77836

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