Raymond Lawrence Roy Ii

On January 21, 2022, we lost a legend, Raymond Lawrence Roy II, of Petaluma, California. He was born on October 2, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana. Ray was a 1968 Graduate of Mt. Tam High School, in Marin County. He was the owner of Village Cellars Wine Shop, at the Village Fair, Sausalito, California in the 1970’s; and then he became the owner of Lighting Express Motorcycle Messenger Service in San Francisco, in the early 1990’s.

He is survived by his Partner, Ruth Waltrip; Daughter, Elisabeth G. Roy, Son, Raymond L. Roy III, Grandchildren, Nevaeh, Nikita and Nash, his extended family and plethora of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond L. Roy, and Geraldine Roy; (Stepmother) Nina Roy and Brother Kevin Roy. For all of us that knew Ray, we can find solace knowing he has gained his wings and is now riding the streets of Heaven on two-wheels, sharing that award winning smile with all, as he pushes the speedometer into the triple digits.

Ray was an avid motorcyclist and bicyclist and enjoyed anything where he could be outside, active, and going as fast as the speed of light. He enjoyed his cabin in Lake County and hosted many memorable motorcycle rides from there. He was a long-standing member of the Marin County Motorcycle Association, East Oakland Moto Bros, AFM, AMA, District 36, Nor-Cal Club and AYU. He was the organizer for the yearly Garberville Spa Enduro, and Sponsor of the Cabo 1,000. For decades, Ray enjoyed the infamous “Sunday Morning Ride” through Marin County. He also sponsored and organized many motorcycle rides all over Mexico and the United States. Ray traveled the world on two-wheels, and this was his Heaven on Earth. Ray was a unique individual with a huge presence in life, that will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked to please make a donation in Ray’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Children's Nor-Cal Hospital. A celebration of life will be announced for later this year.

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