Isaiah McRae Jr., lovingly known as “Ikey” was born in Camden, NJ on March 27,1975

to the late Isaiah and Vicki Steene McRae. Isaiah transitioned from this world on June

29, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Camden and was educated in the Camden City

Public School system. A proud graduate of Camden High’s class of 1993. Isaiah worked

out of Bordentown NJ for the BAC Local 5 for 20 years before medically retiring. Isaiah

rededicated his life to Christ in 2022 and became a highly active member of the Second

Baptist Church of Paulsboro, NJ in 2023. He was appointed Deacon Pro Temp in 2024.

He enjoyed being of service to Christ and others.

Isaiah enjoyed laughing and making others smile with his sarcasm and witty

comebacks. He was a motorcycle enthusiast who loved riding his bike. He was also a

self-taught photographer . When Ikey had an interest in something he made it a priority

to learn everything he could about it. This is how he knew everything. He would

diligently study the topic on, you guessed it, “YouTube”. He would even further his

research by finding the manuals, as well. This is what made him a perfectionist at his

craft. Everyone knew he was never wrong. Ike birthed his logo and photography

company “Precious Memories” the one most of you know and love from his ideas &

passion for pictures.

Isaiah met his wife, Carie, at Cooper B. Hatch Middle School in 1988. They became

friends and then began dating 4 years later on March 10, 1992. They were later married

on July 10, 2003 in Camden NJ. Isaiah and Carie have been a constant in one another's

lives for over 34 years. They share 2 children together Kyree Isaiah Douglas and I’asiah

Kennice McRae (HIS MINI ME). Isaiah has always been an honorable father and

mentor to his children. When Kyree played little league football, he made it his business

to not just be at the games but to become a coach. When I’asiah and Kyree wanted to

learn music, he made sure they had the best quality instruments and were enrolled in

the best music programs with the best instructors he could find. He is a true example of

an excellent father and a good man. He never failed to instill gems of knowledge for his

children to reflect upon and appreciate. We will forever be grateful for the time God has

allowed us to share with him and the things he has taught us all.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Carie Fussell-McRae of 21 years, his

children Kyree Isaiah Douglas and I’asiah Kennice McRae, two sisters Marcia Y. McRae

and Lashaje (Michael) Stanley , two aunts Martha McRae and Lovette Cooper-Hawkins.

His proclaimed “favorite cousin”- Shawn McRae and a host of family and friends.

As we gather here today to celebrate the life of our dear friend and favorite

photographer , do not be sad. Think of Ike and remember to always strike a pose and

smile for the camera, he would love that. Always rejoice in knowing that the storm is

over, for Isaiah is now in the arms of the Almighty God. Hold dear to the amazing

“PRECIOUS MEMORIES” he left with you all.​

Take your rest KING it is well deserved.....we love you