Brother Cee Jaye McLean, son of the late Bertha Co eld McLean and Hilbert McLean, Sr., was born August 7, 1942, in Wake County, and departed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by a sister, Hilda McLean, and three brothers, Walter McLean, Millard McLean, and Hilbert McLean, Jr.
Brother Cee Jaye graduated from Fuquay Consolidated High School in 1961. While attending North Carolina Central University in Durham, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served three years as a Medical Specialist in Germany. In May 1994, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Brother Cee Jaye enjoyed working and had multiple professions. He was employed at Almay Cosmetics, Inc., Apex, North Carolina, for 20 years. He loved being a radio announcer (18 years) for WAKS Radio Station. โCee Jaye the DJโ is what people called him. It was once stated that he rarely had anything to say except when a radio microphone was placed before him. Before his health declined, he was a devoted sales associate in the menโs department for JCPenney, Cary, North Carolina.
Brother Cee Jaye truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, such as bowling or playing pool with friends. His love for music was obvious. He owned several guitars. Brother Cee Jaye had an exceptional ability to make people smile. He had a giving and loving heart. You could find him visiting family and friends at any given time.
He was an active member at Douglas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Holly Springs, Noth Carolina, where he played the guitar, sang in the choir, and served on the Trustee Board. He was also a class leader. He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Deshon Nicholas (Latoya) McLean, Raleigh, North Carolina, Raheam D. McLean, Welch, West Virginia; four grandchildren, Startia McLean, Janya McDougal, Isaiah Pannel, and Ziquine Hopkins; two brothers, Malon (Jean) McLean, Apex, North Carolina, Wilbert (Jackie) McLean, Wake Forest, North Carolina; four sisters, Clarese McLean Howard and Alease McLean, Holly Springs, North Carolina, Ernestine Street, Rural Hall, North Carolina, and Maelene Randolph, Newark, New Jersey; sister-in-law, Rebecca McLean, Raleigh, North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and special friends.
Visitation: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Douglas Chapel AME Zion Church in Holly Springs, NC 27540.
Funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Douglas Chapel AME Zion Church, 201 Douglas Street in Holly Springs, NC 27540.
Burial: Church Cemetery
Shaneka Bizzell sent The Peace Lily for Cee Jaye McLean - March 11, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the McLean family on the loss of Uncle Cee Jaye. Praying for comfort and during this difficult time.
Love Shaneka, Evan, and Sydney Bizzell
Alease McLean sent America the Beautiful for Cee Jaye McLean - March 11, 2024
We love you CeeJaye. Rest in Heavenly Peace. Your sisters: Alease, Clarese, Ernestine & Maelene
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Cee Jaye McLean - March 11, 2024
So very sorry to hear of CJ's passing. CJ was a former co-worker at Almay. Sending condolences to the family.
Marilyn Hill
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My condolences to the family. Toni Toomer
My prayers and condolences to the family.
My prayers and condolences to the family. FPKCBFN
Roberta Burton Norris
I'll miss you my Buddy. Things will not be the same with you not here with us. It was hard seeing you in the condition that you were in and nothing we could actually do but pray and knowing that God would do the rest. You were the one that would always give a helping hand when needed. You will truly be missed my buddy, my friend, my Brother. Love, Your Sister, Clarese McLean Howard
Keeping our thoughts prayers and love to the family The Stewart family
I'm Truly going to miss Mr. Cee Jaye. I really enjoyed taking care of him. We had some days..... and stories. He Loved my cooking, the last thing I made for him was tuna salad. Mr Cee Jaye grabbed onto my heart and never let it go, and he'll Forever be with me in spirit. Mr Cee Jaye KNEW he could always call me. He didn't even mind calling me in the middle of the night lol. Because he knew I didn't mind. He truly became Family to Me. Although I'm Saddened that he's not physically here with Us, I'm rejoicing that he gained his Wings and is No longer In Pain. Take Your Rest Mr Cee Jaye, and know that You're Forever in My Heart. You've certainly Lived Your Life to Please God. Job Well Done . Continued Prayers For The Family. God Has Him Now.
Our sincere condolences to the McClain Family.
Our prayers and condolences to the family during this difficult time. We pray God's comfort and strength helps you through this difficult time.
Elder and Minister James Patterson
To the McLean family, I am offering my Condolence and Prayers in the loss of your love one. I enjoyed working with him at the Radio Station in Fuqua Varina, NC. I am thankful for the times there at the station. God Bless you all.
Thank you for all of your service through the years.May you rest in heavenly peace. Min.Annette Thorpe Apex,nc
To the McLean Family--Condolences from Marion Tucker, may he rest in peace!
God comes for his own, at any appointed time. The day he chose to bring CeeJaye into his heavenly garden was his plan and his alone. Gone from this earth to his heavenly home. To the McLean family, what better place for him to be than with our God. May it comfort you to know that many share your sorrow and grief. However, he is resting now in the arms of our Savior Jesus the Christ.God's blessings to each of you. The Mckoy family, Geraldine, Linwood, Alvera, Joann, Maynard and Mamie.
Rest in peace Mr. Cee Jaye
To our classmate Clarese McLean Howard, we send our deepest regards to you in the loss of your beloved brother. CeeJaye will be remembered by many as a warm,gentle soul that really loved people and God. To the McLean we know that God will keep you, sustain you and comfort you now and the ahead. Continue to trust and keep the faith. Mamie Mckoy Richardson and William Mangum
Loretta Richardson,co worker CJ McLEAN
So Sad to hear of CJ Mclean passing knew him a long time at Almay and Revlon always fun seeing him, I will keep the Family in Prayer.
Our thoughts and prayers and prayers goes out to the McLean family.
James and Teresa Harrington
I remember when I first met Mr CJ at my cousin's house. He was such a kind and friendly person, very polite and gentlemanly. You will be missed by everyone you came in contact with. Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Theresa Dunn-Avery
Sending prayers of comfort and strength to the Family. CJ will truly be missed.
Tonya Burt-Davis & Family
My sincere condolences go out to the family. I remember the first time I met Mr. Cj. He treated me like his daughter. I'm going to miss the conversations we had every time we saw each other. Rest Easy Shelia
To my good friend who I will miss so much when I found out that he was on Judd Park way place I did attempt to walk to see him but make it than I found out that cee Jay was move I couldn't see I just remember the good times we I will miss his phone call so with that bee n said and done take your rest and my sincere goes out to your family
My condolences to the family Mary Adams
My condolences to the family Mary Adams
I remember when he ran the radio station in fuqay varina many years ago. He will be greatly missed and his warm smile too.
I remember when he ran the radio station in fuqay varina many years ago. He will be greatly missed and his warm smile.
I remember when he had the radio station in fuqay varina. He will be greatly missed and his warm smile.
I remember when he ran the radio station in fuqay varina years ago. He helped a lot of people to hear God's word. He will be greatly missed and his warm smile.D
My condolences and prayers to the McLean family. The Farrington family Carolyn,Geraldine,Doreatha and Wade
Praying for the McLean family during the loss of our dear friend Bro Cee Jaye. Brother Cee Jaye will always be a great part of Fuquay's radio voice which we enjoyed hearing every noonday and Sunday mornings. Rest on our friend because of you our church community is a better place
The Wright family
Sincere condolences to the McLean Family, A limb has fallen from the Family Tree, that says: Grieve not for me, remember the best times, the laughter, the good life. God is in Control. Cousin, Geraldine Barber
My condolences and prayers go out to the McLean family may God give you all comfort and peace at times like this. Just remember that you all lovef him but God always loved him the best. Cee Jaye was another handsome flower that was ready to be planted in the beautiful garden of EADEN. He is resting in the arms of Jesus. Just remember the good times you all had together with Mr.CJ I WILL KEEP THE FAMILY LEFTED UP IN PRAYER Carolyn Reade-Blaylock
Belinda Allen-Rice
Rest in Heavenly Peace Cousin CJ.
My sincere Condolences to the family,CJ was a dear friend and one of my favorite DJs always enjoyed listening to him on Sunday mornings. J"Butch"Snelling
My condolences! May he rest in peace!
SBecoat
Thoughts and prayers for the McLean family from Maryland and Ruby Snelling
Condolences to the McLean Family. Will miss seeing Cee Jayne at Buffaloe South where we Bowled together. He was a great Bowler.
Jerome & Phyllis Elliott
Sincere condolences, prayers of comfort, endurance and strength are extended to the McLean Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.๐๐ฝ Wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.๐ท๐บ๐ Bettie,James,Carolyn,Barbara and Family-The Richardson Family
Our condolences to the McLean family in the loss of your brother CJ, our prayer is that the Lord will comfort and strengthen you in your time of bereavement. Elder Edward Tony Lucas
We are saddened by the passing of Cee Jayne McLean. Please accept our deepest condolences. May he Rest in Peace. Catherine W. Jeffries, Dorothy W. Mckinnie, Joan W. Goodson, Shirley W. McClain, Mary W. Battle, Jane W. Bullock, Jimmy Williams, and Stanley Lawrence Williams
My prayers and condolences to the McLean family. May God comfort the family. Everine Whitaker
Condolence to the McLean family. May you have comfort in knowing that others care. You do not have to worry or take care of him now- he is in the Lord's hands now. We all are going to miss him. He is playing that Guitar in Heaven. My he rest in peace. God will wipe away those tears and allow you to smile again. I love you all. Jessie Ruth
To the McLean Family,with deepest sympathy in the passing of your love one. May God continue to watch over you and comfort you at this difficult time.Praying for the family. Falton & Varetta Judd
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