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
Fred says:
October 6, 2009
Thanks for all the wonderful stories Raymond. It was always a pleasure talking with you bro.
“One Love”
Greg Hatton says:
October 6, 2009
Big Brotha…
I’m confused with the coversations I’ve been having, the pictures that I’ve seen, or the reality of me writing this message even. I mean, my mind just won’t let me believe all of this is about you…
But it’s time to be strong and continue on like you would ask us to. I have and will always respect you. So with that, I’ll keep pushing forward to do more in life, to be more in life; maybe I can be someone to look up to for somebody one day, like you were to me.
God Bless you Ray, you and your family are in my prayers
One Love
Hillary Lewis says:
October 6, 2009
Ray was a wonderful, loving and caring man. Always knew how to make me smile and laugh. He will always be in my thoughts.
Jennifer Barrios says:
October 6, 2009
To my dearest “Raider Nation” buddy. I’ll forever miss the mulberry scent that filled up a room whenever you walked in. You’re positive energy and the love that was always beaming from you will be forever remembered and missed by anyone whos life you touched. “One Love”
Jen
Jon Crempa says:
October 6, 2009
The first time I met Ray was at my shop and I remember thinking “What’s bigger, his stature or his smile?” He had a wealth of knowledge about our industry and when he shared it, it was always with his big smile.
I will think of you every time I check my squeegee angles and pressures.
Ride In Peace.