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David Rabourn Obituary

RABOURN David Allen Rabourn, age 43, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2011. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and employed with the Chillicothe Veterans Administration. Preceded in death by his grandparents Ruth and Louis Rabourn and Helen and Albert Bretz. Survived by father, David T. Rabourn; mother, Linda (Larry) Thomas; children, David Allen Jr., Camryn Joseph Tyler, Madison Cheyenne, Gabrielle Kristine, Amber Renee, and their mother Tammy Roby; siblings, Tina (Ted) Goodman, Jeff (Amber) McCarrell, and Tonya Rabourn; nieces and nephews, Nicholas David, Jeff Jr., Megan, Jordan, Zack, Lyndy Marie, Logan, Laci Paige, Emma Grace, and Mya Cheyenne; step-sisters, Joanna Thomas and Dawn (Mike) Miller; and numerous loving relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026, where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday. Burial 2 p.m., Wednesday, Alexander Cemetery, Albany, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chillicothe V.A., 17273 St. Rt. 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601. www.tiddfuneralservice.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 24 to Dec. 27, 2011.

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KLynne Bell

March 31, 2012

David A. Rabourn* Rest in Peace My Love, 5 Yrs. Together My Love, Loving Memories* Loving Son* Loving Father* Loving Fiance* My Sympathy to all his Family* I will always carry your videos, and Music within my Heart*and Cherish your Smile when You looked into My Eyes* Rest My Love. Fiance* KLynne Bell

Helen Neal

January 7, 2012

So sorry for your loss. David was a good guy. Always smiling and pleasant to be around.

Lisa (Goodpaster) Riley

December 30, 2011

For the Rabourn family, Words alone cannot express enough our heartfelt sorrow at your sudden loss. May God's grace and strength be with you. Deepest condolences

Kim Reichert

December 28, 2011

I worked with David at the VA. He will always be remembered for his wonderful smile and willingness to do anything for anybody. My sympathy to all his family. He will be missed.

Cindi Murray

December 28, 2011

A quote from David:
"Good friends are few and far between, and very hard to come by! I can be patient when it comes to making freinds, and wait as long as it takes."
Thank you, David, for being patient and allowing me the short time we had to become friends. You made me smile.
From my heart to yours~Rest in Peace my friend!

christie smith

December 27, 2011

Davy you had some much more life to live and songs to sing, Only God knows why he took you home so soon. Your memory will thrive on the faces and in the hearts of your children.Amber whom you raised as one of your own. Looking at Baby Dave is like looking at you. Tyler will strum his guitar just as you did. Madison with her dad's smile will light up many hearts and Gabrielle with that strong will and that gentle spirit, your legacy will live on in your children.

Cheryl Browning

December 27, 2011

To the entire Rabourn family: My heart is heavy for you all. Davy had a beautiful heart and soul that was full of life and love. May the memory of his voice, laughter, and music bring a smile to your face. It's so difficult to say goodbye to someone you love so much. My most cherished childhood memories involved Davy. I'm thankful for each and every one of those memories and wouldn't give them up for anything. I'm sure he will be looking over all of you trying to ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Becki McDonald ( Rabourn)

December 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jim ("Class of 86") and Wendy Ray

December 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God be with you and bring comfort to you.

Tim Niza Durfee

December 27, 2011

R*I*P David.
Tammy, David Jr, Camryn,Madison,Gabrielle,and Amber: Numbers 6:26, May God bless you, keep you and shine his face upon you and give you peace.

Andrew Dennison

December 27, 2011

David,

May you rest in pease my brother. Thank you for your service, from one Veteran to another. I'm honored to have known you and that you chose to help other Veterans and that you will be welcomed into Gods arms as other Veterans welcome you home.

Andy Dennison,
First Sergeant
U.S. Army Ret.

Stephanie Engle

December 27, 2011

Well it only took me 3 times to finally see the, Please allow 24 hours for review. OOPS! LOL

Stephanie Engle

December 27, 2011

To my wonderful cousin. I remember all the good times growing up with you from you aggervating Chulo to your loving and caring ways. Oh, and I cant forget the sleigh rides in the back yard at your house. God, I had so much fun. I wish we would have kept in touch more but no matter what or how far aways we were I loved you very much. I just wished we could have had a few more of those times together. FAMILY thats what we are. So watch over all of us from above and keep us all safe cause I know you are with God now and he has made you an angel. I couldnt think of anything else that brings me more peace form your passing than that.I LOVE YOU CUZ! RIP and I will see you again someday. I hope they have snow in heaven so we can go sleigh riding again.

Debbie Day

December 27, 2011

My love and prayers are going out to you for I know what pain I was in when my brother passed last month . May God be right beside you and comfort your hearts always ! We love you Debbie Day and family.

Stephanie Engle

December 27, 2011

To my wonderful cousin. I remember all the good times growing up with you from you aggervating Chulo to your loving and caring ways. Oh, and I cant forget the sleigh rides in the back yard at your house. God, I had so much fun. I wish we would have kept in touch more but no matter what or how far aways we were I loved you very much. I just wished we could have had a few more of those times together. FAMILY thats what we are. So watch over all of us from above and keep us all safe cause I know you are with God now and he has made you an angel. I couldnt think of anything else that brings me more peace form your passing than that.I LOVE YOU CUZ! RIP and I will see you again someday. I hope they have snow in heaven so we can go sleigh riding again.

Stephanie Engle

December 27, 2011

To my wonderful cousin, I will always remember the good times we shared growing up together from aggervating Chulo when we were kids to your loving and careing ways. Oh, I cant forget the sleigh rides in the backyard at your house. God I had so much fun! I wish we would have kept in touch more but no matter what or how far away you were I couldnt have loved you more. FAMILY, thats what we are and I couldnt have ask for better times with you, just maybe a few more. RIP sweetheart and keep your family safe from above. I know you are with God now and it probably is a much better than here. I will see ya someday again. I LOVE YOU<3

December 26, 2011

Tonya I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers - Kelley (Meinberg) Oliver and family

Cathy Denney

December 26, 2011

Dave was one of the nicest, sweetest men I have ever known. I am so sorry for your loss.

December 26, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Offering our prayers of comfort to all who loved him during this difficult time.

- Manda (Sturgill) Link and family

KLynne Bell

December 25, 2011

In Memory of you, My Love* Babe*
Babe, I'm looking at our pictures and I see your gorgeous smile,as I feel your presence anew,I am filled with warmth and my heart only remembers Love,
I read a letter written a moths ago during a time of confusion,your words caress my spirit and bring me peace.
The laughter we shared, all the good times we cherished, our memories we built together, I will always carry with me,
You are the wind beneath my wings, My Love, My Life* Remembering our double-rainbow that brightens our stormy sky. The magical glow you placed in my Heart, I miss your being, but I feel your presence all around me,
Your spirit has become for me, My guardian Angel on high. Your music will always be with me, your songs, the sound of your voice, the guitar
videos of you.
You'll always be with me My Love,David Allen*You are with me Babe*
Dito! Love, Me ( KLynne)

klynne bell

December 25, 2011

In memory of you My Love,Babe*
I'm looking at our pictures and see your smile.As I feel your presence anew, I am filled with warmth and my Heart only remembers our love.
I read a letter written only afew months ago, during a time of confusion The soothing words from your heart still caress my spirit, and will always bring me peace.
I will always remember the good times we had cherish them My Love*I miss your Being but I feel your presence,You are my Rainbow* A magical glow,your spirit has become for me,My Guardian Angel on high watching over me. The wind beneath my wings* You'll always be with me.Babe, you'll always be with me, I am not afraid. Love Me, Klynnne

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