Graveside funeral service will be at Cartwright Cemetery, Montgomery County, on Rabon Chapel Road beginning at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 12, 2021. (Driving directions: Hwy 105 (Conroe, Tx) to S. Pine Lake Road (turn left), at dead end turn right onto Rabon Chapel Road, continue past Church of Christ on left, continue to 18193 Rabon Chapel Road. Cartwright Cemetery and Sunday Cemetery are a short distance on the right.)
John was born February 12, 1938 in Cleveland, Texas to the late John Duncan Rabun, Sr. and Doris Cheatham Rabun.
He served in the United States Navy (1956-1960) during which time he was assigned to the USS Hector (AR-7). This ship was in the VALCAN class of repair ships. It rendered vital fleet repair services to U.S. and friendly naval forces in Southeast Asia. Following honorable discharge he worked as a mechanic for several companies including Brown and Root and ultimately he worked with his father as a transmission specialist.
John particularly enjoyed fishing from his power boat on Lake Conroe. For many years he was known to prepare complete barbecue meals to the delight of family and friends. In time he was less active and enjoyed watching Western movies and playing with and being entertained by Vickie.
He is survived by his brother, James Thomas Rabun, Fripp Island, South Carolina, nephew Lance Jeffrey Rabun, Villa Park, California and numerous cousins. He is also survived by partner in life Shirley Penny and her daughters Theresa Penny Stewart and Sherry Penny.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Christopher James Rabun, and by beloved aunts and uncles and his miniature Poodle, Vickie.
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