John Rawls Obituary

1948-2015 John Kelly Rawls entered this life February 8, 1948 as the first child born to Joyce and Frank Rawls in Beaumont, Texas. The Rawls are longstanding members of Douglass Memorial CME Church in Beaumont, Texas. John graduated from Charlton Pollard High School. John was honorably discharged from the Air Force. John was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Willie Ray and Clifton and sister Diane. He is fondly remembered by his beloved wife Lutricia Rawls. Children: Alprentice, Kijuana, Shaka, Darius and Tia and 8 grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his siblings: Lula, Steve, Tommy, Peter, and Richard. Donations can be made to the John K. Rawls Scholarship Fund www.impactingchange.com/jkrawlsfund.html

Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Jan. 28, 2015.
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Lula and The Rawls Family, we are praying for all of you during this time of sadness. You have an anchor, His name is JESUS. Sunday School Class #2 of Douglas Memorial C.M.E. Church.

Bettye Duplantier

January 30, 2015

Kip(Raymond)Rawls the son of Gilliam Rawls Port Arthur,Tx You have our our deepest sympathy. Cherry and Kip Rawls Corona,Ca

January 30, 2015

To the Rawls family, you have our heartfelt sympathy. I just know that Aunt Joyce and Uncle Kelly has welcome (Johnny) as I knew him with welcome arms. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. RIP Johnny.

Anthony & Mary Garrett

January 29, 2015

To the Rawls Family, You have my deepest sympathy. Classmate

Cynthia Eaglin-Merritt

January 28, 2015

Albert and Marquita Jordan

January 27, 2015

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