William F. "Billy" Rabon

Mr. William F. "Billy" Rabon,  age 89, of Thomaston, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his residence.  Funeral services for Mr. Rabon will be held on Tuesday, December 5,  2023, at 2:00 PM at Valley Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Graham officiating.  Interment will follow in South View Cemetery.  The family will receive friends  Monday evening, December 4, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

Mr. Rabon was born in Upson County on June 13, 1934, to the late John Irvin Rabon and the late Pauline Bryant Rabon.  He was a 1952 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute and served his country in the US Army.  Mr. Rabon was a line superintendent for Upson EMC until his retirement in 1996.  Following retirement, he and Caroline enjoyed traveling to many different places.  Mr. Rabon was a Georgia Tech fan, and he enjoyed being outside working in his yard.  He loved his family dearly.  He was a long-time member of Valley Grove Baptist church where he had served as a deacon.

 

Mr. Rabon is survived by his wife, Caroline Burson Rabon; his children: John (Krista) Rabon of Pottstown, PA, Jeffery (Kristi) Rabon of Thomaston, and Nancy (Glenn) Scarborough of Hamilton, GA;  nine grandchildren: Christopher Rabon (Veronika), Jimmy Rabon (Jennifer), Will Scarborough (Rachael), Ashley Groveman (Joey), Ben Scarborough (Chelsea), Hayes Eubanks (Jasper), Will Eubanks (Ali Warren), Jobie Scarborough (Sarah), and Cabon Eubanks (Kat Dague); and seven great grandchildren: Natalie Rabon, Maggie Rabon, Connor Rabon, Isaac Scarborough, Vivian Scarborough, Noah Rabon, and Leland  Scarborough.

 

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.

 

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com