Bryan Lee Rabon

Bryan Lee Rabon, 53, of Gilbert, South Carolina, passed away on August 22, 2026. Born May 1, 1973 to Patti and Carol “Cappy” Rabon, Jr., Bryan was raised in Lexington, South Carolina, before moving to Gilbert during high school. He graduated from Gilbert High School in 1991, earned a B.A. in English and a B.S. in History from Charleston Southern University in 1996, and later completed an M. Div. in theology from Southeastern Theological Seminary in 2007.

Bryan’s life was marked by steady devotion—to the Lord, to his family, and to the people placed in his care. He served as Pastor of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Kershaw, South Carolina, and his faith was not merely spoken but lived with sincerity, integrity, and an unmistakable honesty. In every season, he carried himself with resilience and quiet courage, offering strength to others even when the road was difficult.

He also poured his gifts into the classroom and the everyday work of providing for those he loved. From 2011 to 2018, Bryan taught History, Bible, Photography, and Journalism at Northside Christian Academy, investing deeply in his students with a wise steadiness and a loyalty that did not waver. He also worked with The Mobile Attic Storage Company and served as Facilities Manager at Palmetto Propane, bringing the same dependable character and conscientious care to each role.

Bryan was cherished by many, and beloved most closely at home. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Suggs Rabon; his children, Chase (Abby), Ciera (Hunter), and Corban (Jensis); his parents, Patti and Carol “Cappy” Rabon, Jr; and his grandchildren, Quinn, Colby, and Christian. He is also survived by his brother, Tim Rabon (Joni), and his nieces and nephews, Callie, Annie, Asher, and Archer, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.

Those who knew Bryan knew a man of depth—faithful and devoted, thoughtful and unapologetically authentic. His humor could be dark and sarcastic, delivered with timing that caught you off guard, yet it was often paired with a tenderness that revealed how deeply he cared for the people he loved. He was an involved father and grandfather, loyal to friends and family, and inspirational not through show, but through the steady consistency of a life lived with conviction.

Bryan found joy in the simple, meaningful rhythms of family life: beach trips, holiday gatherings, and regular movie nights. His interests were wide and lively—saltwater and freshwater fishing, golf, photography, comic books and movies, science fiction, mysteries, reading, writing, music, and theological discussions. He loved thinking deeply, and he delighted in the worlds of The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. He also enjoyed hiking, history, Gamecock football, Braves baseball, and, above all, spending time with family.

In his church community, Bryan taught Sunday school classes for all ages, from youth to adults, giving his time and heart with a devotion that shaped lives in ways both seen and unseen. He poured himself into his students, his children, his friends, and his family—offering counsel with wisdom, standing with others in loyalty, and meeting life with a brave perseverance that will be remembered.

Visitation will be held at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington Chapel, 503 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072, on August 27, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington Chapel, 503 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072, on August 28, 2026, at 11:00 am. Burial will follow the service at Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC 29072, on August 28, 2026.

The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported Bryan and the family throughout this journey—through donations, prayers, time spent together, phone calls, text messages, and an outpouring of love. Special thanks are extended to the nurses and care team of Lexington Medical Center during this time.

Scripture that sustained and spoke to Bryan’s faith is found in Ephesians 2:1-9: “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience - among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we're dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ - by grace you have been saved - and raised us up with him and seated in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace and kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

“End? No, the journey does not end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass and then you see it...white shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise” — Gandalf the White