John Milton Raabe

He was born August 8, 1944 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Ralph and Elva Raabe. He was a graduate of Dewitt High School and the University of Arkansas School of Engineering, Fayetteville.

He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church for 52 years. He enjoyed traveling on many missionary trips to Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Peru as well as multiple locations in the United States.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gail Hargrove Raabe, son Mark Raabe (Jennifer), daughter Michelle Leone (Craig), and four grandchildren: Austin Raabe, Jordan Leone, Taylor Raabe, and Jaxon Leone, and brother Oliver Raabe (Kathy).

He is predeceased by his parents and brother Carl Edwin Raabe (Martha Ann).

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday September 11, 2024 with a service following at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs, AR.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Milton’s memory can be made to First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901 or Samaritan Ministries of Hot Springs, Inc., P.O. Box 22674, Hot Springs, AR, 71903-2674. Guests may register at www.GrossFuneralHome.com