Raymond P. "Ray" Meehan III

Ray used to play his instruments in his room as he was growing up. He played some of the Allman Brothers music, who I had not heard of before Ray. One day he played In Memory of Elisabeth Reed, my favorite. Ray knew how to play many instruments, one of them was the accordion. Not many people knew that.

Thanks so much for sharing the memories and the great photos that i´ve never seen, Mark and Doug! Is it ok if I copy them onto the McGuiness obituary/tribute wall? Eileen (Ray´s sister)

High school photos I had.

Ray was my best friend. I met Ray at Highland High after I moved to Blackwood in 1972. We both loved music and not much else. One thing Ray showed me was that you could set goals and achieve them. We played in bands and met many talented musicians. Ray could play anything. Rock, Soul, Classical, Jazz, Bluegrass, and he could shred even before it was invented! Heaven now has not only a great guitarist but one of the kindest friends I'll ever know Mark Troxell

Had to send more words .... I'm sitting here quiet. Tears are filling my eyes. I'm heartbroken. My bro' , you were a really good dude. I love ya Ray. Rest easy bro'