Rashan Lamar Minitee

Rashan Lamar Minitee was born December 1,1979 and entered eternal rest from a peaceful sleep, in his home January 11, 2025. Rashan “Lamar” was given a name similar to his uncle, George “Jamar”, as George and he were exactly 9 months and 4 days apart. Rahan was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut and graduated from Hillhouse High School. In high school he loved track and was a lightning - fast runner on and off the field. Rashan joined the United States Armed Forces immediately after graduation and served 14 years. In the military he was in the Airborne Special Forces serving many tours including the war in Iraq. Growing up, Rashan loved to draw, a graphic artist from his heart. But what he will most be remembered for, when we think of him, is his love for food. Rashan as a young boy would sit at the table for meals and hum while eating. If you knew him, at some point you ate with him. Rashan was baptized in the Name of The Lord Jesus Christ and filled with His Spirit at the precious age of 14 years old at Beulah Heights Church in New Haven, Connecticut, where he was a faithful member until leaving to join the Army. Rashan met the love of his life Marquitta Ray while stationed at Fort Liberty “Fort Bragg” and they married on September 6, 2011. She kept him grounded and cared so deeply for his well-being. He loved his immediate and extended family with his whole heart. Rashan leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife, Marquitta Ray Minitee; their daughter and heart string, Amani Minitee; his two sons, Jordan Sharper and Jabari Minitee; his parents Charles and Beverley Vaughn, Rustburg, Virginia, Mark Gaynor (Marie), Fort Washington, Maryland; mother- in-law, Phyllis Ray, Parkton, North Carolina; brother Brandon Vaughn (Jonita) New Haven, Connecticut; three sisters, Lasha Meager, Greensboro, North Carolina, Ta-Tanisha Gaynor, Orange Park Florida, Ra’anaa Gaynor, Fort Washington, Maryland, and two godsons Legend and Zymetrius. A host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Rashan was predeceased by his father-in-law Sydney Chavis, two brothers-in-law Chris and Tremayne Ray, one uncle Kevin Gaynor, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Rashan Lamar Minitee

December 1, 1979 - January 11, 2025