Winston Ray Proctor, S r, affectionately known as WR and Gator , passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. Winston was born February 10, 1940 in Pedro, Fl, settling in Arcadia from Pedro, FL in 1969. WR was an entrepreneur. He owned and operated a plant nursery and was active in many other worthwhile activities. Winston was a veteran of the U. S. Army. WR loved the outdoors, raising plants, and gardening. He enjoyed going to yard sales, doing Bar B Ques, swimming, and spending quality time with his grandchildren. WR was of the catholic faith. Winston is survived by his beloved wife, Mary D. Proctor, a son, Christopher Mahon Proctor, Arcadia, FL, four daughters; Dana Campbell, Teresa (Tony) Raines, Sherri (Tim) Welch, all of Arcadia, FL, and Janice (Lee) Martin, New Johnsonville, TN, brother-in-law, Al Fred (Michelle) Purvis, Ft. Myers, FL, nephew; Barry Boots (Brenda Traxler) Proctor, Citra, FL, twenty five grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. Winston is preceded in death by his parents, S. J. and Clarabell Swergen Proctor, son; Winston Ray Proctor, Jr., and a brother Samuel J. Proctor. Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00PM, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, 50 No. Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL with Reverend Peter Garcia officiating. Online condolences may be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady funeral Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia, FL is in charge of arrangements.