Theodore Ray Witt, age 100, of Louisville, Ky. Formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on February 14, 2022, at the Forest Springs Health Care Facility in Louisville. Ray was born on August 18, 1921, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Stella Witt. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Atlantic, North Atlantic, Ireland, Gibraltar, Wales, as well as in the invasion of Sicily. In addition, Ray served in the Central Pacific during the invasion of Iwo Jima and participated in the occupation of Japan. He received the following medals and battle stars for his service: American Theatre Campaign, European-African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign (1 battle star), Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign (3 battle stars), Occupation of Japan, Campaign and Service Victory Medal World War II, and Good Conduct Medal. After his military service he returned to Irvine, married and raised his family. Ray retired after 30 years of service from the Lexington Blue-Grass Army Depot, where he worked as an electronic technician branch supervisor in the Statistical Evaluation Branch, Directorate for Quality. He was a member of River Drive Christian Church, where he served in various capacities, such as Elder, Sunday school teacher, and song leader. He was previously a member of the First Baptist Church in Irvine, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school superintendent, teacher, and song leader. His passion was music, and he loved singing and playing the harmonica. He was a member of Builders for Christ, a men's Christian fellowship organization, which he faithfully attended and served as song leader for many years. Along with his parents Ray was also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Eunice; a son, Danny R. Witt; a granddaughter, Heather Witt; parents, sisters, Alma and Opal Witt; and brothers, Chester, Kenneth, Estill, Frank and Eugene Witt. He is survived by his daughter, Janie Stone and her husband Ryan; a granddaughter DeAnna Neal and her husband Brian; Two great-grandchildren, Shelby and Jacob Neal; sister-in-law, Pauline Witt (Estill) and Julia Witt (Frank), and Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Theodore Ray Witt will be conducted on Friday, February 18th, 2022 at 2:00 P.M at Riverdrive Christian Church with Brother Paul Groves officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M until the time of services at 2:00 P.M at the Church. Full Military honors will be provided by Post #79 of Irvine, Ky Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Theodore Ray Witt.