Raymond L Gilliam

Raymond L. Gilliam—known to loved ones as “Ray Ray”—was a 27‑year‑old Milwaukee man whose life mattered deeply to family and friends. Public records and community notices identify him as a father; that role and the relationships around him are the most personal, verifiable details available in the public record.

Raymond lived in Milwaukee and was part of the fabric of his neighborhood on the city’s north side. People who remembered him online used the tender nickname Ray Ray and described him in simple, heartfelt terms as a devoted parent and someone who brought meaning to those closest to him. Those brief descriptions, and the grief that followed his death, point to a life centered on family and connection.

On July 8, 2020, Raymond’s life ended in a fatal shooting near N. 42nd Street and W. Fairmount Avenue in Milwaukee. The loss was reported by local news outlets and recorded in community homicide databases; those sources confirm his name, age (27), and the date of death. While public accounts emphasize the tragedy of his passing, they also preserve the memory of a young man who was a parent and who mattered to a circle of family and friends.

There is limited public information about Raymond’s work, education, or other private details; no family-published obituary matching the exact date of death was found in the searches performed. Out of respect for Raymond and his family, this remembrance focuses on the verifiable human details available: his name, his role as a father, the affection of loved ones who called him Ray Ray, and the sorrow his premature death brought to those who knew him.

Though the public record is sparse, Raymond’s life left a mark on people who remembered him with affection. May this brief memorial hold space for the dignity of his memory and for the grief of those who loved him.