On February 1, 1950 a baby boy was born to Raymond Harris Lacey and Madie Poe in Vernon, AL. He was raised by his paternal grandparents Raymond Alphoia and Johnnie Lacey. Raymond was the second child of four children.

Raymond was schooled in the Vernon, AL public school system, graduated in the 1969 shortly after graduation he moved to Oklahoma City, OK. where he lived with his uncle and aunt.

Raymond worked in construction with the city of Oklahoma city as a heavy machine operator. He retired from the City after 25yrs. of service in October 2015.

Raymond would wake up on Saturday mornings to cut his yard to perfection and work in his garden. He has won many awards for his yard and upkeep of his home. You can ask any of his neighbors and they would say (don't get in Pops yard) He was very popular with neighborhood sons and daughters where he received Father of the year awards.

He was called into the ministry35 years ago.

Raymond departed this life on Saturday, April 22, 2017 when God softly called his name to come home.