Donald Gracon Rabon

Donald Gracon Rabon, 80, of West Columbia, South Carolina went to rest on June 27th, 2024. Donald was born in Columbia, South Carolina on March 25th, 1944 to James Wesley and Jenny Mae Rabon. 

Don worked for Shakespeare, Glassmaster and Bunzl companies. Don was a man of strong faith and helped countless strangers throughout his life. He was a loyal fan of Gamecocks and Dallas Cowboys football.

Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Tamara Nicholas Rabon; sons, Brian (Patty) Rabon, Daniel Rabon and Wyatt Rabon; Daughters, Sheila (Sam) Rothrock, Lacey (Justin) Ammons and Caroline Rabon; Grandchildren, Aaron (Alex) Rabon, Isaac (Carlie) Rabon, Addison (Scott) Traina, Adam (Ashley) Rothrock, Cole (Cassidy) Rothrock, Harper Ammons and Asher Ammons; Great Granddaughter, Avery Rae Traina; sister, Jewel Edwards; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased in death by his sister, Dannie Jane Atkinson; brothers, James Wesley Rabon, and Maxie Lee Rabon; along with his grandson, Jacob Rabon.

I was grateful I was with you at the end. You were my heart.

- Love Tamara

He taught us to always walk with faith. Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain. Thank you for being our faithful leader and teacher. For being Pop Pop and for bringing the most personality and energy in the room.

- Love Lacey

Our hearts were broken the moment you left us. You were the strength of our family and I will cherish every memory of you. I love and miss you Dad.

- Love Daniel

We are learning slowly, so very slowly to live around the loss of you.

-Love Caroline

He was a dedicated and loving father. He would put others before himself. I will miss you dad.

- Love Wyatt

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 200 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169, (803)999-5015.