Raymond Harold Orcutt Jr.

Raymond H. Orcutt Jr (A.K.A.: Ray, Pop, Pop-Pop Ray and self-proclaimed Mr. Wonderful), 66, passed away at his home in Clearwater, FL on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born to parents Raymond H. Orcutt Sr, and Barbara Vurgason Orcutt on June 30, 1952 in Mount Holly, NJ.

His father had a career in the Navy and after his retirement they settled in Westmont, NJ where Ray graduated from Haddon Township High School in 1971. While in high school he was a rhythm guitar player in the band Luke. He went on to Camden County College and graduated with an Associate in Applied Science degree and was added to the permanent Dean’s list for scholastic achievement in 1974. In 1975 he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Stockton University (previously Richard Stockton State College).

Ray worked as an independent insurance agent and received various awards for sales. He switched careers and started working for the US Postal Service in 1993, retiring in 2013 after 20 years of service. While with the postal service he held various positions and received numerous commendations and awards.

His passion for adventure and exploration led him to visiting and living in many states around the country. He enjoyed bike riding, beach-combing, hiking, history, meeting people, and most of all laughing and making others laugh.

Ray is survived by his wife, Cynthia Erdman of Clearwater, FL, his son Jevin G. Orcutt, daughter-in-law Blandine Mitaut and granddaughter Coralie Orcutt of Carlisle, PA, brother Lawrence Orcutt of Westmont, NJ, mother-in-law Dorothy Erdman, brother-in-law Dave Erdman, and good friend Shirley Hampton of Clearwater, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 (www.lbda.org) whose mission is through outreach, education and research, to support those affected by Lewy body dementias, their families and caregivers. They are dedicated to awareness and promoting scientific advances of this disease that affects an estimated 1.4 million individuals and their families in the United States. Although so many are affected, few individuals and medical professionals are aware of symptoms, diagnosing, or even that the disease exists.

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