John "Ray" Raymond Aguon

John "Ray" Raymond Aguon of Valdosta was called home by our heavenly father on Monday, Mar 16, 2015 at Langdale Hospice Home. Ray was born August 17, 1928 on the island of Guam to Juan Santos Aguon and Ana Pereira Crisostomo Aguon. He was the oldest of 8 brothers and sisters. Ray is married to Dona "Dolly" Faye Howze of Adel Georgia for 60 years this year and have three boys and one girl. David (Valdosta), Ana (Maryland), Tony (Minnesota), and Terry (Guam). He has two grandchildren; Shawna (Maryland) and Shanelle (Florida) and 2 great grandchildren (Alana 6 and Emmelyn 3).
At the age of 13-16, the island of Guam was invaded by the Japanese during WWII and occupied till 1944. During the occupation of Guam, he was forced to dig and build runways on the island for the Japanese and was a survivor of the concentration camps. When the island was liberated by American forces and his family was finally reunited, Ray became involved with the Boy Scouts of America which was introduced to him by the American soldiers. His interest and devotion to Scouting led Ray to become the first Eagle Scout on the island of Guam. Thus began his lifelong passion for Scouting which lasted over 70 years.
He graduated from the Father Duenas Memorial High School in the very first graduating class of 1950, and then joined the U.S. Air Force serving his country honorably as a Vietnam veteran for over 24 years.
He was involved in Boy Scouts everywhere he went in his career, including: Agana, Guam; Las Vegas, Nevada; Moody AFB, Georgia; London, England; Clovis, New Mexico; Eglin AFB, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Clark Air Base, Philippines; Taegu Air Base, Korea; Ubon, Thailand; Hahira and Valdosta, Georgia.
Over the years, he received many Awards of Merit, including the "Order of the Arrow". He attended the college of commissioning science for the Boy Scouts of America with both the Atlanta and Aloha Councils. He then received his degree in Scouting with the College of Commissioner Science from the Atlanta Area Council. One of the highlights of his Boy Scout of America career, was the receipt of the prestigious "Silver Beaver Award".
After retiring, he moved back to Guam and attended the University of Guam and in 1980, graduated with a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice. While attending college, he became a Juvenile Probation Officer for the Superior Court of Guam; devoting invaluable and outstanding service for over 28 years, where upon, the Superior Court of Guam, retired his badge number. In 1995, he moved back to Valdosta, Georgia with his wife, Dolly.
He was a life-long volunteer to numerous civic and military organizations. He was a member of the Young Men's League of Guam, preserving Guam's culture and heritage. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol in Las Vegas, Nevada. He volunteered his time as a substitute teacher. He also volunteered with the American Red Cross everywhere he went. He was a volunteer at the Moody Air Force Base pharmacy for many years, and was recognized as a Moody Volunteer – Warrior with a Heart. He is a member of the Georgia American Legion Scouters. He is a member of the Valdosta Knights of Columbus.
Ray never met a stranger. He is a kind, caring and compassionate Gentleman. He is a devoted and loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather. He has always been a mentor, teacher, friend and a great listener. He has always led by example in a quiet non assuming way. He was great working with his hands and enjoyed Gardening, Building things, and a master of tying knots. Many scouts often called him the KnotMan!
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Paul Ladda officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Adel. A rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday March 22, 2015 at the Carson McLane Funeral Home with visitation following until 8:00 p.m. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602