Ray Maynard Artman

Ray “Raybo” Maynard Artman, age 60, of Ocklawaha, Florida, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Ocala, FL. Ray was the 7^th child born on May 25, 1963, in Ocala, Florida, to the late Clark D. Artman Jr. and Jean Lucille (Freas) Artman. Ray spent most of his career in Drywall. In his free time, he enjoyed shooting guns, fishing, reading, playing his guitar, writing music, and listening to Saturday Night Goldrush!

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Ray Maynard Artman II, In-Laws William Harrell Moorman Sr., and Glenna Moorman of Summerfield, FL. Sisters Virginia Lee Lawson (Jimmy Lawson) of Summerfield, FL., Elizabeth Ann Artman (Tony “Chico” Ferreira) of Ocala, FL. 

Ray leaves behind to cherish his memories his ex-wife Lisa Moorman Artman, mother to his 3 children Ray M. Artman II (deceased), Ryan M. Artman, of Summerfield, FL, and Michelle (Jesse) Artman, of Ocala, FL. His partner of 28 years, Lorraine Winfree, Ocklawaha, FL. Siblings William (Nancy) Artman, Belleview, FL., Clark D. (Gayla) Artman III, of Summerfield, FL., Marylee (David, deceased) Ward, Darlington, FL, Rebecca A. (Jim) Reynolds, Ocala, FL, and Kikki (Eddy) Yarrow, Margate, FL., Grandchildren, Finley, Breanna, and Elijah. He has numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as friends that he considers his “brothers.”

A Celebration of Life will be held on his birthday, Saturday, May 25th, 2024, starting at 2 pm at the Moorman/Artman Plantation, 14749 SE 70th Ave Rd Summerfield, FL 34491. Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements.