Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Thursday, July 8, 2021
11:00am-1:30pm
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Thursday, July 8, 2021
1:30pm
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of Angleton, TX
April 5, 1935 - July 4, 2021
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Joe was born on April 5, 1935 to Ruby and Grady Raborn in Lillie, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife, Helen, and children Barbara Leithner, husband Chuck, Ronald Raborn, wife, Liz, Doug Raborn, wife Charlotte, Monty McRight, wife, Patty, and Carol Gregg. His brother Neal Raborn, wife Vickie and his brothers-in-law DelRoy Gammon, wife, Reatta, and Harry Lee Gammon. Honorary son, Barry Simmons, wife Roxanne, aka Sunshine. Nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Grady and Ruby Raborn, sister Vanessa Raborn, son Frederic James Raborn, daughter Teresa Ann McRight, and mother-in-law Esther Lee Cornelius.
Joe was a 48 year plus Master Mason and a member of Velasco Masonic Lodger 757. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and a Shriner, as well as a charter member of OES #7121, Katy.
He was truly an example of what a Mason should be.
Joe retired from Cameron Iron after 40 plus years in 1995, and he and Helen began traveling. Together, they visited 48 of the 50 states as well as the Providence of Canada, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. All of these miles were logged pulling their fifth wheel RV, gaining many friends along the way.
He was well known for his sense of humor and this remained with him until the end.
Funeral services will be held at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, 98 N. Dixie Dr., Lake Jackson, Texas 77566, on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. with services to begin at 1:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Velasco Lodge 757, P.O. Box 2757, Freeport, TX 77542 or PayPal ;Floyd Chamberlain. Fleroy@aol.com.
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7 Condolence(s)
Jennifer Simons
Monroe, LA
Sunday, July 18, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a character and loved to talk of his travels and make jokes. I'll forever remember the first time I met Joe, he was trying to look serious while trying to make me laugh. He kept me laughing every time I saw him or when he had talked to Papa Neal. Prayers and love being sent up
Doug Colvin
, TX
Monday, July 12, 2021
Heck of a man and mentor! Thanks for including me, Pops!
Doug Colvin
, TX
Monday, July 12, 2021
Heck of a man and Masonic mentor! Thank you for including me, Pops!
Garner & Coece Menn
, TX
Thursday, July 8, 2021
We have had some wonderfful outiful outings with Joe and Helen
We willl cerytainly miss thhem.
Garner & Coece
Vanessa Stahla
Fort Collins, CO
Thursday, July 8, 2021
I have such fond memories of you. Every time I was around you as a little girl you always had a smile and a twinkle in your eye. I fondly remember how funny you were, always making everyone laugh. As I think back about those summers sitting outside under the trees in lawn chairs at Grandmothers and Grand-daddys, shelling peas and cutting corn together. The Christmas Eve's going to K-Mart late night shopping. You always lit up a room and made everyone feel special, just making everything we did more fun.
Love you Uncle Joe,
Your Niece Vanessa
Mr.& Mrs. Barry Simmons
Freeport, TX
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
My Pops you will be missed. May you Rest In Peace.
Love you lots sunshine & Barry
Philp Scott & Marolyn
Laguna Vista, TX
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
We will always remember the good times we had traveling with Joe Helen, Doug and Charlotte. Joe had a special sense of humor and a smile for everyone. God Bless him in his travels as he heads off in a new direction in his RV. God Bless the family he leaves behind as he leaves an empty place in their hearts which only time can heal. He will be dearly missed.