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Raphael Leon Gaston

09/24/1973 - 09/13/2025

Obituary For Raphael Leon Gaston

Raphael Leon Gaston, 51, of Memphis, TN passed away on September 13, 2025 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Raphael was born on September 24, 1973 to Unknown and Cheryl Denice Gaston in Memphis, Tennessee. He was married to Jannina Tate. He is survived by his spouse Jannina Gaston of Memphis, TN; two children, Joshua Gaston and Janyce Gaston; one sister, Dana Gaston; and his uncle, Reginald Gaston. He is preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Denice Gaston and Grandparents, Iva and Judson Gaston. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26th, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Columbus Baptist Church located at 324 N Decatur Street Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Columbus Baptist Church. Burial will take place at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday September 30th, 2025 at 2PM.

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🙏Our heart is broken alone with yours but we know that God will heal all hurt in his time. Your family means so much to my family we stand with you in what ever you need. We love God Is and continues to be what ever you need. Love and prayers the Bailey Family

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On behalf of the Haynes family, we extend our deepest condolences to the Gaston and Tate families during this time of loss. Raphael's life and legacy will always be remembered and honored. He was well loved by so many. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife, Jannina, his children, Joshua and Janyce, his sister Dana, his uncle Reginald, and the entire family and extended family.

As you have stood with us in our times of need, we now stand with you. We are only a phone call away and will continue to lift you in prayer, asking God to grant you comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead.

With love and prayers, The Haynes Family

The Haynes Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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