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Raphael Johnson Obituary

Raphael "Ray-Ray" Hilton Johnson Jr. of Severna Park, MD was brutally murdered at 5:15 in the afternoon, in Obery Court, Annapolis, MD on March 2, 2023. He was the son of Leontyne D. McGowan and the late Raphael H. Johnson. Ray was educated in the Anne Arundel County school systems, and graduated from Annapolis Senior High School in 1994. He earned an Electrician's Certification from TESST College of Technology, and had various employment. He was an avid foodie, and sports fan, and coached little league flag football. Raphael is survived and forever cherished by his mother Leontyne, Denitra the love of his life, and their 3 children, Raphael III, Da-Mya, and Da-Naisia, as well as a host of family and devoted friends. A wake will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10am with the funeral to follow at 11am at the First Baptist Church, 31 W. Washington St., Annapolis MD.

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Mar. 11, 2023.

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Charity Scott

March 13, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rose Parker

March 12, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Larry G Gross Jr

March 10, 2023

We were cousins but group up like brothers. I cherish the memories of us playing sports together, street football, basketball whatever. It was always funny that Ray was so slow but always found a way to get open. I used to watch you make magic on Saturdays with the infamous Annapolis Crusaders. I couldn´t wait to out shine whatever it was little cuz had to brag about knowing our game was right after. We did it all playing in our lil Go Go bands, to chasing girls at the mall to see who would get the most numbers on any given Saturday night. We grew up and apart as all family does but always shared a moment when we saw each other to catch up. Ray I´m gonna miss you cuz, your laid back vibe was everything. I´ll never forget you, this hurts right now like hell you hear me? The one thing I know is that you´re in your fathers loving arms and y´all got some catching up to do. So rest easy Champ, we all have to go on but I´m not gonna lie and act like a huge part of me heart didn´t go with lil cuz! Life as we know it has changed forever. I can´t walk around the corner and run into out and about in town. So long until we meet again my brotha, your in the hands of the almighty now and he will always keep you safe. Rest in Peace Ray!
Sincerely,
Larry G Gross Jr.

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