Paul Ray Sasser, 90, of Webster, Florida passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Dade City Health and Rehabilitation. Paul was born on May 1st, 1936 in Trilby, Florida to Livigor Sasser and Pauline Hines Sasser. He was one of eight children. He grew up in Dade City, graduated from Pasco High School. Paul and Joyce Crum Sasser married on July 29th, 1955 and were married for over 64 years. Paul was originally a meat cutter/processor and then owned and operated his own grocery store in Dade City, A & A General Store. He also had a chicken farm and ran a fruit harvesting company, Sasser & Son Fruit Harvesting. His most recent employment was with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, where he was a supervisor of the grasshopper, citrus canker and greening eradication programs.

Paul loved horses and rodeos; he was a champion calf roper and horse trainer. He also became President of the Florida Fox Hunters' Association and judged many fox trials, along with winning many trials with his own dogs and numerous Cracker Horse Endurance rides. He loved having a good time, especially when dancing was involved. His greatest pride was his family that he loved so very much, and he stayed very involved with all their interests over the years.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Sasser, his parents, Livigor Sasser and Pauline Hines Sasser, along with his brothers James Sasser and Harold Sasser, sister Joyce Bush, and brother-in-law, Lamar Newsome.

Paul is survived by his son, Ray Iley Sasser (Mary Cay), Grandson, Jason Ray Sasser (Charity), his Great Grandchildren, Trey Iley Sasser and Carlee Mae Sasser; Siblings, Jack Sasser (Suzanne); Linda Newsome, Vickie Hart (Tony) and Connie Hobbs (Mike); his sister-in-law, Jeanette Sasser and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Florida Cracker Horse Association, PO Box 1638, Glen Saint Mary, FL 32040.

Visitation will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City, Florida. Service will follow at 12:00 pm. Paul will be laid to rest at Dade City Cemetery following services.