Raymond Melville Morse, 92, aka, Papa/Da, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2018, in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1926 in Detroit, MI, the oldest child of Robert M. and Angeline Smith Morse. Family was very important to Ray. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dorothy C. Moses Morse; three special children, Carol Rae Wilson (Jim), Douglas Ray Morse (Carrie), and Donald Brian Morse (Arlene); four grandchildren, Christin "Shell" Semler (Bill), Laura G. Ulrich (Matt), Marissa E. Ballinger, and Aaron P. Morse (Devin); two step grandchildren, Zane Wyrick (Karyn) and Jennifer Spurgeon (Steve); five great grandchildren, Megan and Sara Semler, Allison and Bryce Ulrich, and Denver Raye Morse; five step-grandchildren, Kathryn and Jacob Wyrick, Samantha Leininger, Jordan Simmons, and Nena Spurgeon; and a great-great granddaughter, Naomi Grace Leininger. A much-loved grandson, Drew R. Morse, also preceded him in death. Ray proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WW II aboard the USS Missouri and witnessed as the surrender was signed. He earned the Asiatic Pacific Medal, 2 stars, Victory Medal and American Theatre Medal. He was an active member of the USS Missouri Association until his death. Ray retired from Burroughs Corporate in 1976 after 30 years of service. He then opened Lawn Services and Lawn Sprinkler Services of Huntington and operated both businesses until he retired in 2014 at age 88. He was a licensed pilot and for many years was involved with youth sports and scouting as a leader, coach, umpire, and active parent. His family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Chapman's Mortuary. At his request there will be no formal service and he will be cremated and his ashes buried at sea. Donations may be made in his name to the Cabell County Public Library, 455 Ninth Street, Huntington, WV 25701