Raymond Darrell Etienne

          Raymond Darrell Etienne was born on February 19, 1953. He was born and raised in Galveston, Texas. He was born to Raymond and Mary Etienne. Raymond resided in Dickinson, Texas for many years.             Raymond attended school at Ball High School. Upon graduation he attended Southern University. He continued to be a faithful alumni. He is a Veteran of the United States of America military after serving many years in the Air Force. Raymond retired from Solutia Chemical Plant after working over 30 years as a Chemical Operator.                         On September 3, 1999 he married his lifelong love, Alecia Richardson. They enjoyed traveling together. Attending the annual Bayou Classic football game was his favorite event. He also enjoyed relaxing in the garage watching his two favorite teams the Oakland Raiders and New Orleans Saints. Spending quality time with his grandchildren was one of his greatest joys.             Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary Etienne, his son Raymond Darrell Etienne Jr. and his brother Keith Stovall Sr.. Family who lives to cherish Raymond memories includes his wife and best friend, Alecia Etienne; step mother Juanita Etienne, mother-in-law Martha Richardson, his children Laquinta Branch (Kenneth), Nicole Etienne, Christopher Etienne, Tequalla Randle (Julian) and Brittney Etienne, siblings Mary Haye, Joyce Roberts (Bennie), Elain Caruthers, Reginald Etienne, Gertrude Etienne, Monique Jones, Kimberly Etienne, Kent Etienne (Miriam), in laws Martha Ann Richardson, Edward Sellers, Janice Winston (R.A), Joseph Richardson (Cynthia), Samuel Richardson, Michael Jackson and General Jackson, grandchildren Jeneice, Shakur, Alexis, Tauri, Chris, DK, Chrislyn, Christiana, Christy, Kendal and Raymond, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.