Mr. Rasbury was born on October 10, 1925, in Lamar County to Dewey Preston Rasbury and Jessie Faulkner Rasbury. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran and served his country in England, France, and Germany. Following his return home, he married the love of his life, Hester Smith Rasbury with whom he celebrated 74 years of marriage on May 4, 2020.
Mr. Rasbury was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. He was employed with Alex Kontos Fruit Company for approximately 50 years. He served as a volunteer firefighter with the Gardendale Fire Department for many years and provided leadership as the fire chief during his service. He had an incredible work ethic and was generous with his time and gifts. Foremost, he greatly loved his family.
Survivors include his wife, Hester Smith Rasbury, son, Jim Rasbury and wife, Diane; grandson, Blake Rasbury, granddaughter, Anna Richter and husband, Jeremy and great grandchildren, Jack Richter and Caroline Richter; all of Gardendale. He is also survived by his sister, Earnestine Page of DeBary, FL, Jean Sizemore of Vestavia Hills, AL, Betty Weeks of Hixson, TN and brother, Wayne Rasbury (Charlotte) of Chickamauga, GA and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Rasbury was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Charles Rasbury, Coy Rasbury, and Bobbie Kontos.
A private family visitation will be on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 10:00 am - 11:15 am at Ridout’s Gardendale Funeral Home in the Fireside Room. A Graveside Service will follow at 11:30 am at Oakwood Memorial Gardens with Bro. Mark Harrison officiating; all friends and family are invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gardendale First Baptist Church Missions, 940 Main Street Gardendale, AL 35071.
The family would like to thank Staniesha Tate, Kiona Dial, Melissa Dixon, Miyesha Hatcher, Latora Edwards, and Heather Hopper for providing care for Mr. Rasbury during his illness. We would also like to thank the nurses of Encompass Hospice for your care and support.
The family kindly requests, during the private visitation and graveside services, that masks be worn and appropriate social distancing be adhered to.
