On an early wet May morning, there wasa downpour of blessings coming from the sky above. On this rainy day, May 20,1996, Natasha Moss and Ronald McCartney welcomed a handsome, joyful, loving,energetic and full of life baby boy into this world. They were more than happyto give him the name James Ronald Eugene McCartney. He would be better known tomost as “Rj”. He was christened at St. Agnes Anglican Church.
From an early age he was affectionately closeto his mother who stayed home to nurture him. Throughout the years he became amama's boy. Also as a child growing up he would spend time with his father’sfamily: Grammy Maxine, Pa, Great Grand Daddy, Aunty Millie, Aunt Ena, UncleRudy, Shenique, Shantel and Petula. They all loved him unconditionally. Rj wasalways loving, playful and mischievous. He would do daring and unimaginablethings.
At the tender age of 4 he attendedJordon Prince William Baptist School. He then did a bit of home schooling andthen attended and completed his education at Westminster College in 2014. Itwas at Westminster he discovered his passion for basketball and he played onthe junior and senior basketball team. On the court he was known as “ BigNasty”. He was big but he was fast and had skills.
Rj was not fearful of anything. He wasreliable and dependable and could call on him to do anything. It was always ayes, never a no. He was always mannerly, respectful, loving, happy and Godfearing.
He was a very protective, dependable anddutiful brother to his sisters and cousin Lakia. His father had bought him afour-wheeler and he loved taking his sisters for rides throughout theneighborhood in Coral Lakes. When his father and mother separated he became theman of the house.
It was a joy for Rj to spend time withhis family. He was especially excited to spend this summer with his nieceDestiny whom he referred to as his “main lady”. In his last years living withhis Grandmother Agnes whom he affectionately called “oldie” . She alwaysensured Rj had his late night snacks when he got home from work. Rj and hisuncle Lavado had a close bond. He could always depend on Rj. He said that Rjwas just different. He also had a very special relationship with Lavado’schildren, especially the younger ones who loved being around him.
To his friends who were like hisbrothers: He was the “Realist”: He was the peacemaker: He was the glue. He wasthe true definition of a loyal friend.
He was gainfully employed at SolomonFresh Market, CMC Baha Mar, Coco Plum Restaurant. Presently employed atwildflower DMC and JMAC security service alongside his father. James Ronald“RJ” McCartney will truly be missed. Heaven has truly gained an angel. Takeyour rest RJ. We all love you but God loves you and knows best. Rj you havegained your wings.
Predeceased by: Great-Grand Father: Fred Cooper Sr.; Grandfather: James Ronald McCartney I; Grand Aunt: Ena McCartney; Aunts:Millicent McCartney and Mercia Moss.
He is survived by his Mother:Natasha Moss (McCartney); Father:James Ronald McCartney Ⅱ; Step Mother:Marsha McCartney; Grand Mothers:Maxine McCartney and Agnes Moss; Grandfather:Alfred Moss (Jennifer); Sisters:Ronique and Ronisha McCartney; Brother:Chad Sweeting; Niece: DestinyMorley; Uncles: Sherwood Hanna(Jill), Demarquis Moss (Lydia), Lavado Moss (Samantha), Timothy Stubbs, KevinKnowles, Jerome Sands; Aunts:Bonnivette Rodgers (Pedro), Parthenia Stiggers (Tracy), Melekah Pierre; Grand Aunts: Cornelia Johnson, MaudFerguson, Harriet Copper, Brenda Carey, Pricilla King, Claudia Whylly, MichelleTynes (Ian), Patrice Dean (Derek), Theresa Munroe (Oliver), Antonette Parotti,Cynthia Johnson (Pastor Charles), Constant Ferguson, Janet Fowler (Vandyke); Grand Uncles: Fred Copper (Jackie),Donald Cooper (Cora), Bradley Cooper (Ophelia), Rudolph Cooper, FranklynCooper, Andrew Cooper (Cleary), Gary Cooper (Cornell), Gregory Cooper (Petra),Godfrey Cooper (Vaginia), Tyrone Cooper, Marvin Cooper, Henry McCartney(Matilda), Kenneth McCartney (Sadie) Frederick McCartney, Kirk McCartney,Douglas Tynes (Rose); Cousins:Shenique Gibson Dorsett, Shantel McCartney, Petula McCartney, Petra Rodgers,Rakeem, Jalisa, Charisma, Diamond, Xavier, Kristineque, Lakia, Lanique, Jayden,Ashia, Priyaisha, Savanna, Lyric,Tianna, Lesir, Alicia and Demarquis Moss,Alexis, Mercedes and Bentley Hanna, Terrell and Felicia Stiggers; God Children: Akeeme Storr (Aj), RoyaleMoxey; God Parents: Na’Daje Morris,Terrance Roberts, Qutel Symonette, Late Kevin Tucker and Shervonne Burrows; Special Friends: Keithra Newton, TemiaBethel, Jordan Romero (White boy), Starron Wright (Starboy), Daniel Newman(Danny), Rodriquez Gittens, Akeem Storr (Aj), Phill McKenzie, Obie McKenzie,D’Casim Armbrister (Ras), Sharad Mackey (Alvin), Daril Davis (D boy), AyindeMaynard (Yen), Solomon Pinder (Solly), Princeton Wilson, Jeffrey Brown, NathanDavis, Dillon Vaual, Matthew Newman, Jarfor Rolle (Kopp), Lorenzo Farrington,Gentry and Kevin Kellman, Levonne Moxey (Stew), Javan Grant, Akeem Grant, JacobFox, Treavon Roberts, Darius Major, Andre Rahming (Dre), Lynden McDonald,Marlin Smith, Mark Mckinney (Jay), Aijalon Coley, Tony Mackey, Sammy Hepburn,David (Dump), Christian Ching, Camryn Scoles, Rico Johnson, John Nixon, SidneyMackey (Andy), Phillip Wilson (Lil D), Cal-E Armbrister, Simone Armbrister,Raheem Cartwright; Other Relatives andFriends: The Family of Douglas Tynes, Corneilla Johnson, Maud Ferguson,Harriette Cooper, Sally Colebrooke, Alma Mackey, Gregory Maynard Family, TheRolle Family, The McDonald Family, The Simmons and the Mackey Family of CoralLakes, The Family of the late Hilda Cooper, The Family of the Late John BMcCartney, Viola Roberts and Family, Fresh Market, Coco Plum Restuarant, PoopDeck East Bay, Staff of Bench Mark property limited, Staff of South West Copyand School Supplies, Back Road Crew, Eton Street and Yellow Elder Family,Sunshine Park Family, Coral Lakes Family, Marcia Duncombe and Family, JmacSecurity Services, Hon. Pia Glover Rolle. A Host of Relatives and Friends thatare too many to mention.You all are very special.
