Rajahn Jumel Alston

September 22, 2019

Rajahn Ju’mel Alston Sr. aka  “Ra Ra”, “Troub” and “Date Date” was born to Yvette Alston and Raymond Lee Redfern on July 27th, 1983 at 2:17 pm. On Sunday, September 22, 2019 Rajahn departed this life. Rajahn was a lifelong resident of Paterson, New Jersey. Rajahn attended Paterson public school #25 and Eastside High School after leaving high school he received his General Education Diploma. Rajahn was employed at Corbion in Totowa, New Jersey as a lead fork lift driver and Shop Steward.  Rajahn has always been a good and respectful person. He was loving, caring and kind. He was a hard worker and took care of his children. He loved to crack jokes. His smile and laugh will be missed and forever etched into the minds of family and friends. He was a phenomenal son, brother, father and uncle. He will forever be loved and missed. Rajahn was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Willie James Reams (Jerry), paternal grandparents Olden Lee and Catherine Redfern, his baby brother, Rajamir Alston and stepfather, Frank L. Johnson. Left to cherish precious memories are: his five children, Ranayah Alston, I’vanae Ellerbee, Rajahn Alston Jr., Rayahn and RaQuan Alston. His mother, Yvette Alston Johnson and his father, Raymond Lee Redfern. His four sisters, Rasheeda, Raimona, Rashima and Rasheedi Alston and brothers, Isaiah Savage, Nadir Terrell and Ramir Ali. His maternal grandmother, Cynthia Alston. His nieces, Alaysia Powell, Kayla Pelham, Alana and Alyssa Mills Milan Pipkin. His nephews, Kayvion and Kashawn Pelham and Mason Pipkin. His devoted friend, Khadija Smith and a host of family and friends. Rajahn is gone but will continue to live on in our hearts and remembered for his humor.