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Ray Root Obituary
December 25, 1936 - December 23, 2020
Sparks, Nevada - Ray L. Root was born Dec. 25, 1936 and passed on Dec. 23, 2020 at 83. Ray was preceded in death by Joella Root (Taylor) his wife of over 45 years. Ray is survived by his children, Randy, Deborah Knoche(Bill), Robin Sahota and Patrick Sahota (Christina). Ray was the loving Grandfather of Randi, Savannah, Jacob, Christian and Isabella. He also had 3 great grandchildren.
Born in San Francisco, later moving to Sacramento and residing there until living joining the US Navy in 1955. Ray served aboard the USS Shangri-La and visited many exotic ports, Japan being his favorite. After an honorable discharge Ray returned to Sacramento where he worked for Aero-jet until 1964. He then joined the Sacramento Sheriffs Department. After being promoted to Detective, Ray worked many high profile cases including the East Area Rapist. Upon retiring Ray and Joella moved to Maui, where Ray joined the Maui P.D as a Civil Investigator. In 1988 Ray and Joella moved to Rio Linda, California and resided there until Joella's passing in 2018. Ray moved to Sparks, Nevada where he lived until his death. Ray was a lifelong 49ers fan and member of the 711 Club. He loved Afghan Hounds and a good Gin Gimlet. He will be missed.
Graveside services will be held at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, California. On Friday, April 2, 2021 at 12:30 pm. Afterwards there will be a gathering at his daughters home in Roseville. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Afghan Rescue of Southern California, https://ahrsc.org/.
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Patty Long
March 22, 2022
I miss not having him in my life. He was a forever friend. My husband Bill always enjoyed their time together too.
Frank Davidson
March 22, 2022
I was proud to be one of the Deputies he supervised in CSI,, he was one of the best.
Frank Davidson
March 29, 2021
Ray was one of the best Lt's I ever worked for, he was my Lt in CSI and was always fair to all. He was a cops cop. RIP my friend.
Kelly Greer
March 29, 2021
Ray was bigger than life. I will miss his true crime stories, his laugh, and his cooking. He was a tough man, but had a tender heart. Good Speed Ray Root. I love you.
Kelly
Kelly Greer
March 29, 2021
Ray was bigger than life. I will miss his true crime stories, his laugh, and his cooking. He was a tough man, but had a tender heart. Good Speed Ray Root. I love you.
Kelly
Jean & Jim Ezell
March 28, 2021
Ray became good friends of Jean and myself shortly after we joined the sheriffs department. Ray taught me what a good cop was. He will be missed by both of us
Patty Long
March 28, 2021
You had to know Ray well to appreciate him which I did. Ray and Bill became friends too. He will be forever missed.
Lora
March 27, 2021
May God’s loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very difficult time. Matthew 5:4
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