Raymond B. Bunton, III, 36, of East Palatka, passed from this life peacefully surrounded by his family at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center on Monday, July 3, 2023. Born in Jacksonville and raised in East Palatka, he was a 2005 graduate of Pedro Menedez High School and a 2008 graduate of St. Augustine Technical Center where he obtained his certification as a chef. He had worked as a chef while residing in St. Augustine and in Daytona. Raymond later became a hearing aid technician and worked at Florida Medical Hearing Centers. In his leisure time, Raymond enjoyed playing music.
His is survived by his parents, Raymond and Lana Bunton of East Palatka, 3 sisters, Shannon Cagan (John) of St. Augustine, Marisa Casillas (Martin) of St. Augustine and Alexis Neu (Jason) of Fernandina and his grandmother, Christine Kennedy of East Palatka.
No services are planned at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177 or to Putnam First Cancer Fund, 600 Zeagler Drive, Palatka, FL 32177.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Raymond’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.