Raekwon Amele Wilson
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Raekwon Amele Wilson, 27, unexpectedly passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on January 22, 1999, in Quincy, Illinois, he was a beloved son, brother, and grandson. At five months of age, he came to live with his father and grandparents in Raytown, Missouri, and continued living with his grandparents until his passing.
Raekwon was known for his infectious smile and his love for helping others. He was an avid gamer and skateboarder, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and held the rank of first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He also had a fierce love for his pets, both past and present, especially his cat, Bandit. He previously attended Raytown High School and was working for Cargo Largo as a security guard at the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Dale and Mary Wilson; and aunts Lori Wilson and Nancee Jones.
Raekwon is survived by his grandparents Mark and Beth Wilson; father Dominic Wilson; aunt/sister Kayla Wilson (Allen Lode); brothers Lucas Reid and Kavin Handley; and sister Justyce Canton. Other surviving family include great-grandparents Richard and Dorliss Jones, and Donna and Albert Cobb; grandparents Dea and Leland Humphrey; nephew Bry’syn; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He also leaves behind his girlfriend Amber Bachmann.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2-4pm, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133
Raekwon will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rae, you will be missed more than you will ever know! You are loved by so many! I’m very lucky to have spent so much time with you when you worked on our food truck! I’m so glad Robert found you and took you under his wing!!! I will honestly say my heart will never be the same without you knowing I could call and say let’s go eat somewhere! I regret it wasn’t more often but we all have busy lives. I know your grandparents did an amazing job raising you and so much shows in the love so many have for you! So may your soul rest peacefully and Keep Rockin!!!!!! Luv you Mijo! From Robert and Tracy Perez
We are so grateful to have lived next to Raekwon for the last 9 years. He was such a kind and generous neighbor, and always said hello. We will miss him.
Raekwon was such a friendly person with a sweet smile. I also work at Cargo Largo and he has been missed. My thoughts are with all of the family, so sorry for your loss.