NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Raymond Edward Gill Jr. passed away on June 22, 2015, at the age of 52, in Eureka, Calif.

Ray was born to Raymond Edward Gill Sr. and Naomi Faye (Sheetz) Gill on Aug. 30, 1962, in Petaluma, Calif. Ray grew up in Napa, Calif.

He married Mary “Carlene” Sallee in 1985. Ray and Carlene became residents of Kelseyville in 1987 where they raised their children and have resided since. 

Ray was a landscaper most of his life and at one point owned his own business. 

He had a big heart and was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. 

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and many aunts and uncles. 

Ray is survived by the love of his life, Mary C. Sallee; his four children, Raylene (Jason) Morin of Kelseyville, Krystal (Raymond Dyer) Gill of Kelseyville, Raymond (Jessica) Gill III of Kelseyville and Carlene (Ryan) Taylor of Fort Drum, NY; four sisters, Gwen (Frank) Luddy of Boise, Idaho, Debbie (Don) Nichols of Napa, Naomi (Jim) Wheelan of Kelseyville, and Donna (Chuck) Nielson of Lakeport. 

He also is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews as well as seven grandchildren: Orin, Nevaeh, Lynda, Owen, Raymond, Tatum and Quintin. 

Ray was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 11, at Indian Meadows in Cobb at 1 p.m.

Anyone who wishes to join in a peaceful celebration is more than welcome to attend. Please bring a dish to share and something to drink.