I knew Ray had some health issues over the last couple years but had no idea they were to this level. I was contacted by his wife today who was an emotional mess. She said tomorrow is Ray's birthday and also that hospice visited the house today and gave him 2-4 days to live. She didnt know anyone here on the forums but said she remembered him always talking about some of his friends here. She asked me to post something so that if any of his friends wanted to stop by tomorrow that they would be notified of how serious this is and that it would be the last time you would see him. She asked me to post their address for anyone who wants to come by and see him. 11013 Rodeo Lane Riverview Fl. 33579. She said he is still there 100% mentally but his body is shutting down. I know some had a few issues with him, but out of respect for his family, please leave that out of this thread. Im doing this per her request. She said he still lights up when any of his friends come by. He always did right by me and I feel horrible for his family right now. Prayers definitely go out to them, his wifes name is Tammy.

 

I only did 1 deal with Ray a few years ago. He seemed like a nice guy. My prayers go out to him and his family.

 

I gave him a transmission a few years ago. Cool people. Never give up, they told my grandfather the same thing, he lived another 10 years...

 

I seen him about two months ago and he was in rough rough shape. He was in his garage working on cars and seamed to be in good spirits but couldn't talk.

Damn, we are loosing some people around here..

 

I've done many many,.. maaany deals with Ray, bothing buying and selling. I'd rather go to his place for fox parts then pay $3 - $5 at pick n pulls.

Damn it Shaun,.. I'm out on the road man. I will be home May 30th for my Son's graduation. I absolutely can not get out of my contracts to get home earlier. I've bought a semi and a couple trailers to haul different freight. I'm roughly $200k in debt with this business right now. I have to hustle to keep it going. Damn it man.,. my wife is going to kill me but between Ray and Tony I need to pay my respects. Nothing I can do till the 30th. Hopefully Raymond can hang in there till then.

Thanks for the heads up Shaun. I havent been in contact with Ray in prob 7 - 8 months. I had no idea. I just called his number but no answer. This sucks.

 

Jim, I went by there tonight and seen Ray and Tammy. I told them sorry you couldn't make it but sent your condolunces. Ray is very sick. Tammy said 2 weeks ago he was going back and forth from the house to the shop working on cars. He got bronchitis last week and he has steadily gotten worse every day. Hospice came yesterday and said 2-3 days. If anyone can go by there please do. He can't talk or move but.he will squeeze your hand acknowledging you are there and he understands you.

 

wow--i have not been on in awhile--Ray was always very cool to me. How is he doing? The last post is 4 months old

 

He passed about two months ago.

 

WOW--very sad, he was always very cool to me, i still have an AOD he gave me a few years ago when i thought about swapping out the 5-speed.

Thanks for the info, Shaun.

 

Wish it was better info to give..