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Ray Brubaker Obituary

BRUBAKER, Dr. Ray 86, of St. Petersburg, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2009. Born in Mt. Joy PA, Dr. Brubaker was a nationally known Radio and Television Commentator in Christian Broadcasting, and the founder of Gods News Behind The News. Survivors include his sons Jay (Kara'Lynne) and Dan (Cathy); daughter Kaye (Joe) Van Kovering and grandchildren Jeremy and Charity. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 5th from 5-7 pm at David C. Gross Funeral Home in St. Petersburg, where services will be 10:30 am Wednesday. A reception will follow. Online memorial and guestbook at www.davidcgross.com. David C. Gross Funeral Homes 6366 Central Ave. 727-381-4911

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on May 3, 2009.

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Shirley Jackson

May 15, 2009

Ray was like a dad to me. He & Darlene helped my son & I come out of the Jehovah's Witnesses and taught us so much, befriended us when our family shunned us. We will miss them both terribly.

RoxAnne Swanson

May 8, 2009

Dear Kaye, Joe, Jeremy and Charity and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. It was an honor meeting both your mother and father in high school and getting to know them better at church. Both of them will be missed greatly by many people. It is comforting to know they are in Heaven with our Lord.

May 6, 2009

Safely home praise God! Al and Ruth Lissy

May 5, 2009

Kaye. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I know you miss your mom through all this. Carroll

HERB & SHEILA HARTMAN

May 4, 2009

WE HAVE MANY REMEMBRANCES OVER OUR 25 YEARS OF WORKING TOGETHER. WE ARE HAPPY OUR BROTHER RAR IS NOW REUNITED WITH HIS BELOVED DARLENE AND SAFE INSIDE THE GATES OF HEAVEN WITH HIS LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST. OUR SYMPATHY TO JAY, KARA'LYNNE, DAN, CATHY,KAYE, JOE, JEREMY AND CHARITY. AND THE STAFF OF GOD'S NEWS BEHIND THE NEWS. WE LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY AND ARE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. -- HERB & SHEILA HARTMAN

Edith Lawrence

May 4, 2009

I echo the voice of the others who have expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the family of Ray Brubaker and prayers for comfort from the God of all comfort. I have wonderful memories of "Ray and Dar" from many years ago as well as the privilege of refreshing that friendship with Ray these past several years through my sister Minnie.

Nancy, Sten, Ted, & Charlotte Andersson

May 4, 2009

Our prayers are with Ray's family as you mourn the loss of your father. May the Lord give you comfort and peace at this time knowing that Ray is in the presence of His Savior.

Rod & Judy Frankland

May 4, 2009

Jay and Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May your Faith sustain you all, and the knowledge of your Faith be the Comforter during this time.

Willie & Leefee Bryant

May 3, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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