Obituary – Hoyt Rabon
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Mr. Hoyt Rabon, age 80, passed away at his residence March 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Rabon was born August 18, 1942, a son of the late Furnie and Louise Allen Rabon. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rabon was also predeceased in death by one daughter: Deborah Ann Rabon; five sisters: Zettie “Bob” Martin, Zellie Graham, Retha Mae Causey, Wilma Johnson, Anne Rabon and a special family member: Rickey Childers. Mr. Rabon was a member of Valley Forge Baptist Church. He was tough as nails and loved anything and everything to do with horses, especially racking horses. He was a trainer, farrier and horse salesman. Mr. Rabon is survived by his wife and best friend of 57 years, Mrs. Onneleise Rabon, one son: Keith Bryan Rabon (Heather); one daughter: Amy Denise Buffkin (Anthony); three grandchildren: Hannah Buffkin, Hunter Buffkin and Preston Rabon; one sister: Sarah Burnside and a special nephew: Kevin Hamill. Visitation for Mr. Rabon will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, March 31, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Baker and Rev. Stevie Baker officiating. Burial will follow at New Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials can be made in Mr. Rabon’s memory to: Valley Forge Baptist Church, 4440 Valley Forge Road Aynor, SC 29511.
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