Passed away April 17, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was a long time resident of Lomita and became known as the "go to" neighbor. Served in Korea and belonged to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife Nola, a son Brian of Riverside, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son Jerry Ray. Services will be Thursday, April, 26 at Green Hills Memorial Park.