Raymond Anton McQueen
June 02, 1960 - September 30, 2009
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Raymond Anton McQueen
June 02, 1960 - September 30, 2009
Obituary
Raymond Anton McQueen, aged 49, was killed on Wednesday morning as he rode to work on his motorcycle. Raymond’s greatest legacy was the family whom he left behind: Ramar, age 22, Jahmal, age 19, Karessa, age 17, Tarae, age 12, Elijah, age 10 and his wife Tami. Raymond is survived by his father, Lloyd McQueen of Jamaica, two brothers and seven sisters. He and his family have lived in Mission Viejo for the past eight years.
Raymond was born and raised in Jamaica and came to the United States when he was 18 years old where he served in the US Army for four years. He never abandoned his ties to Jamaica and was well known for his tall stature and knee-length locks. He was a beautiful man who embraced his life motto of ‘One Love.’ His passion was always towards the ‘underdogs’, those who were treated unfairly and who were hurting.
Being gifted with an artistic nature from the time he was a small boy in Jamaica, he loved to design furniture and clothing, draw and drum. He brought his talents with him to the garment industry where he worked for the past 25 years. In recent years he spent much of his free time working on and riding his motorcycles.
Services to celebrate Raymond’s life will be held on Friday, October 9th, at 10:00am at the Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills. There will be a viewing on Thursday, October 8th, 7:00pm-9:00pm at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills.
92 responses to Raymond Anton McQueen
Kara Cross says:
October 8, 2009
Raymond radiated love and light where ever he went. His spirit cannot be dampened. Live on Raymond… your message of peace will forever be with us.
Kim Prigge says:
October 8, 2009
Ray, you will be missed…thanks for enriching our lives while you were here! Much love to your family!!
Kim
Kristin Bradetich says:
October 8, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Ray for a brief time through a project we both worked on. Even in that short period, it was easy to see what a kind and good spirited man he so clearly was. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Margo Kutner says:
October 8, 2009
Tami and family,
Our hearts go out to you and the family. Words cannot express our feelings for your great loss. Please know that whenever you may need a friend, we are here to help you and the children.
Our deepest sympathies,
Margo and Gary
Marie Sergas says:
October 8, 2009
Dear Tami and family
My deepest condolences for your loss
love is a gift and the time we have with our loved ones is to be treasured
the time my dear nephew Jahmal had with his father these past three months, and the Labor Day weekend Ray spent with his daughter, my niece Karessa was a gift of love that these two darlings can treasure for the rest of their lives
Thank you Tami from the bottom of my heart for being part of this gift of love
Love Aunt Marie