Kenneth Martin Raley, Sr.

Kenneth Martin Raley, Sr., age 64, of Eustis, Florida, entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2025. A lifelong resident of Florida, Kenny was born on May 11, 1961, to the late Verlin R Raley Sr and Martha L Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Ronnie L Raley and Verlin R Raley Jr. 

In his early years, he had a fascination for working on cars and would only go to school to attend his auto mechanic classes. His ability to troubleshoot and think out of the box led to his lifelong career working on hydraulic heavy equipment that led to his final position of Service Manager. Along his career’s journey, he met his wife and had 5 children, who became the center of his life. Also in these early years, he became a true die-hard Tampa Bay Buc fan, never missing a game that he spent watched with his children. Kenny also had a love for deep sea fishing, which he shared with his whole family taking them on unforgettable trips to the Florida Keys for 20 plus years. He loved to have big dinners on Sundays with all his children and grandchildren, where he cooked the best southern meals.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 42 years, Yvonne Maria Raley, and his two sons, Kenneth Martin (Liz) Raley, II, of Sorrento, FL, and Ryan Mitchell Raley of Eustis, FL. He held a special place in his heart for his three daughters, Andrea Marie (Brian) McDermott of Shoreham, NY; Lisa Michelle (Jose) Castillo of Apopka, FL; and Stephanie Marissa (Ricky) Rosario of Tavares, FL. He is also survived by his sister, Melanie M. Helgeson of Oak Hill, FL, and he leaves behind a legacy of love as a grandfather to 18 cherished grandchildren. A memorial service to honor Kenneth's life will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home in Eustis on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make memorial donations to (NSASA.ORG Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society of America or WildlifeFlorida.org Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida). Kenneth will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family expresses their gratitude for their support and love during this difficult time. Arrangements are handled by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.