1932
William
2019
William Burton "Burt" Raby,
May 11, 1932 — November 10, 2019
Belmont – William Burton "Burt" Raby, Sr., 87 went home to be with his Lord on November 10, 2019 at Salisbury Veterans Hospice Hospital.
He was born in Gaston County on May 11, 1932 to the late Ralph and Lura Hensley Raby. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his children, Derek Steven Raby, Chris Raby and Renee Watson; his brothers, Herman and Jake Raby, sister Doris Misner.
Burt was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he received many medals.
He is a Past Master of the South Fork Lodge #462, District Deputy Grand Lecture; and Past Commander of the V.F.W., a member of the Shiners Oasis Temple.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lynda Jackson Raby;
Children; William Burton Raby, Jr., Curtis Raby and Elaine (David) Tompkins; granddaughter, Jaime and a great-granddaughter Reign; his beloved dog, Barney; brother, Alfred (Marie) Raby.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with a Graveside Service to follow at 2:30 p.m., at Evergreen "A Quiet Place" with Military Honors by the Gaston County Honor Guard and Masonic Rites.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children,
950 West Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
He was born in Gaston County on May 11, 1932 to the late Ralph and Lura Hensley Raby. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his children, Derek Steven Raby, Chris Raby and Renee Watson; his brothers, Herman and Jake Raby, sister Doris Misner.
Burt was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he received many medals.
He is a Past Master of the South Fork Lodge #462, District Deputy Grand Lecture; and Past Commander of the V.F.W., a member of the Shiners Oasis Temple.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lynda Jackson Raby;
Children; William Burton Raby, Jr., Curtis Raby and Elaine (David) Tompkins; granddaughter, Jaime and a great-granddaughter Reign; his beloved dog, Barney; brother, Alfred (Marie) Raby.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with a Graveside Service to follow at 2:30 p.m., at Evergreen "A Quiet Place" with Military Honors by the Gaston County Honor Guard and Masonic Rites.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children,
950 West Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
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