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Robert Raymond Diaz Jr.
ROBERT RAYMOND DIAZ JR.
Cedar Rapids
Robert "Uncle Rob" Raymond Diaz Jr., 63, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family who will strive to honor his memory by living life to the fullest. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Mt.
Zion Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Robert is survived by his children, Robert Raymond Madison III and Romara (Chris) Diaz-Montgomery; granddaughter, Raenique Diaz-Shockley; siblings, Luciano, Louella and Leola; a host of nephews, nieces, and extended family; and best friend, Danny Morgan.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Raymond Diaz Sr. and Ida Diaz; brothers, Leroy and Lorenzo Diaz; grandparents, Harold and Henrietta Warrell and Cornelius and Bessie Diaz; uncle, David Jones Sr; and nephews, Damar Diaz-Doolin and Santonio Watkins.
Robert was born Nov. 6, 1957, in Cedar Rapids. He loved to cook, ride his bike, take walks, draw, and tell jokes - he was a comedian. Robert will be missed by all who love him.
Please share your support and memories with Robert's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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