Ellis Ray Poling , age 94 of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away March 11, 2022 He was born in Grafton, West Virginia on March 29, 1927 and lived in Illinois, California, West Virginia and Florida. He was an active member of Order of Eastern Star, Mason, Scottish Rite and Dad Advisor for Demolay for over 50 years. Ray served in the US Army in Active Combat Duty in France and Germany of WW2. He is survived by his son, Neil (Becky) Poling of California and daughter Susan, three grandsons, Matt (Natalie) Poling, Ryan (Melissa ) Poling, Bryan (Emily) Wilson. Also 4 great grand children Jake, Katie, Jamison and Katie Mae. He was preceded in death by his parents Britton and Allie Poling , Margaret E. "Peggy" Poling, brother Paul Poling and sister Geraldine Combs. Services are pending.