Raymond Walter Jenson, Jr., of Hancock, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.Ray was born in Utica, New York, on May 6, 1949, to Raymond and Gladys Jenson. Upon graduating from Hancock Central School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving his country until 1970. Ray was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal upon discharging. He took great pride in being a Marine.Ray married Deborah Pavlick on July 11, 1970, and they had two children: Rebecca Lynn and Michael Raymond. Ray worked for many years as the produce and grocery manager at the Grand Union in Hancock, and he considered many of his co-workers to be his lifelong friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing with his son, Michael, and playing golf with his friends. Ray was predeceased by his mother and father, Gladys and Raymond; his nephew, Lawrence Jenson, Jr.; and his son, Michael. Surviving are his devoted wife of forty-five years, Debbie; his beloved daughter, Rebecca; his brother, Lawrence, and sister-in law, Wanetta; nephews Scott and Brad Jenson; and nieces Mindy Brown and Jamie Pomerhn. A celebration of Ray's life will be held on Friday, February 26 at the American Legion in Hancock from 2 to 5 p.m. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hancock in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Ray's memory to the American Legion Post 289, 210 Pennsylvania Ave., Hancock, NY 13783.Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.