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Raymond Jerome Mack

09/26/1983 - 11/14/2025

Obituary For Raymond Jerome Mack

Raymond Mack

Raymond Jerome Mack was born on September 26, 1983, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Raymond Wilson and Carolyn Mack. He graduated from Austin East High School. He worked at McDonald’s on Magnolia Avenue for several years.

Affectionately known as “Ika Bob,” Raymond loved the Dallas Cowboys, loved spending time with his three daughters. His greatest accomplishment was watching his oldest Raylesha graduate high school this year.

Raymond departed this life on November 14, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Mattie K. Moore; great-grandparents: Lee & Louis Mack; grandfather, Clarence Mack Sr.; uncles: Clarence Mack Jr., Raymond Mack, and Tim Wilson; aunts: Mary Katherine Moore, Pruella Moore, and Nancy Mack; great-uncles: Charlie & Ervin Moore and Lester North; and special cousins: Jamaica Greenlee, Cedric Isom, and Michael Cowan.

He leaves to cherish his legacy his wife of 16 years, Shadey Freeman; three daughters which was his world: Raylesha Hodge, ShaNiyah Freeman, and Ray’Auna Mack; parents: Raymond Wilson and Carolyn Mack; his beloved grandmother, RoseMary Mack; brother, Christopher Jones Jr.; sister: Mattina Mack; uncles: Anthony North, Michael North, Leonard North, and Mickey Moore; aunts: Terrell North, Minnie (Vince) Johnson, Doretha Mack, Sarah Mack [of Chattanooga], and Debra Wilson [of Knoxville]; special cousins: Neise, Lil Eric, Charde, Tony, Dee Flar, Arterrellia, Gary Mack, and Tina Mack; many other relatives and friends too numerous to name; but these few were dear to him: Tyshawn Howell, Cedric Mattress, Michael Stevenson Jr., Rodney Benett, and Tim Lipscomb.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 28, 2025 from 4-5:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Fern Street Baptist Church where Minister Dexter Jordan will be officiating.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com


Condolences & Tributes

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To my classmate Carolyn Mack so sorry for your loss. Tim Wilson was my daughter's dad. I wish how kids who were first cousins had got to know each other. I hear Lil Raymond was enjoyous like you were in school. God has him now and bless you.

Sarah Coman

Me and the other McDonald's breakfast club members will miss you. Rest in peace my brother. Moon

Moon

My lil relative you really messed us up with this one but gotta know big fam had ur back til the final touchdown know u was smiling at them lame Cowboys but that win was for u continue to watch over your girls n this family we need it love ya Ika Bob

Neise

It was only a couple of weeks ago when we were laughing and talking having fun talking about the good old days I'm gonna miss you my friend and you will be sadly missed but greatly appreciate it for the time that you spent on this good earth with people who love you

Jeff Davis

My deepest condolences to the family of Raymond Mack. He was a beautiful spirit always kind easy going. He will be missed. May you RIP Raymond.

Lisa

Lisa

I worked with him at McDonald's on magnolia he was definitely one of a kind and is deeply missed every single day rest easy my friend

dawn

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

Unity Mortuary | Knoxville, TN

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