Mr. Walter "Walt" F. Raleigh, Jr. age 67, of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Shands Starke. He was born in Jacksonville, March 31, 1946 to the late Walter F. and Pearl (Peterson), Raleigh, Sr. and had been a resident of Keystone Heights for 35 years. Mr. Raleigh was a certified pest control operator for Shamrock Pest Control in which he owned and operated. He was a past member of the Keystone Heights Lions Club and enjoyed camping, working to help others and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a son, Andy Raleigh and a brother, Jack Raleigh. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Sandy (Padgett); a daughter, Sarah Gray and her husband Todd of Alachua; a son, Tony Raleigh of Green Cove Springs, and his aunt Tootsie Smith of Tallahassee. Also left behind are eight grandchildren; Brandon Drost, Whitney Drost, Kara Raleigh, Derek Raleigh, Brandi Raleigh and Josie Raleigh; a nephew, Jack Raleigh, a niece, Danielle Wright, along with his devoted companion Tibetan spaniel, Girlee. The family held a celebration of Walts life at his home, Saturday, April 26, 2014. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DRIVE, KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. (3520473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide