Ronald "Ron" Raymond

Ronald “Ron” Raymond, retired businessman and manufacturer, Town of Orange Park councilman, and committed husband, father, grandfather and friend, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, due to complications from surgery. He was 73. A longtime resident of Orange Park, Ron served two terms as a councilman from 1985 to 1991 and served as mayor in 1989-1990. A longtime business executive, Ron retired as vice president-international of J.C. Renfroe & Co. He then ran again for Town Council in 2017 and served until his death. Ron’s civic participation was far-reaching, and he boasted perfect attendance in Rotary International since 1982. Ron was born on February 14, 1946, in Quincy, Illinois to Harold and Wilma Raymond. He had five siblings. He leaves his wife, Karen, six children and 11 grandchildren. Ron frequently hosted family and friends and enjoyed living on the St. Johns River for the recreation and relaxation that it provided. He travelled often internationally for business and for pleasure. Ron was an avid Gator football fan. He will be greatly missed by family and friends near and far.

A visitation to pay respects to the family will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Grace Episcopal Church, Benedict Hall, 245 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, FL 32073. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, the St. Johns Riverkeeper or the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.