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John Rawlins Obituary
Age 91, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, July 9, 2012.
Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who also dedicated his life to the care of his patients and to the community. He graduated from Seaford High School in 1939 and was proud to return to his hometown to raise his family and share his talents. He graduated from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), and the University of Maryland School of Medicine with a Pediatric Residency at Johns Hopkins University. John was Captain, U.S. Army, Medical Corps; a Family Practice Physician who retired when he was seventy years old; recognized for fifty years of service to the citizens of Delaware by the Medical Society of Delaware; one of the first inductees of the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Physicians Hall of Fame; past President of the Seaford School Board; member the Jaycees, Lions Club and Kiwanis Club; past President of the local chapter of the Toastmasters and active in various capacities at St. John's United Methodist Church in Seaford.
His wife, June Baker Rawlins died on April 5th of this year. Dr. Rawlins is survived by his four sons, John C. Rawlins, Jr., Ronald B. Rawlins and Barbara, William K. Rawlins and Sandy, Terry B. Rawlins and Elena; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many other friends and relatives.
The Rawlins Family would like to thank Shank Sisters in Home Healthcare Services and Heather D. Bjorge, RN from Seasons Hospice for their loving support and care for our Father.
Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 14 at 11 am at St. John's United Methodist Church, Pine & Poplar Streets, Seaford, where friends may call from 9:30 to 11 am. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital 801 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE 19973.
Arrangements by the
CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, Seaford, DE
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Memories and Condolences
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Anita James
July 18, 2012
Bill, Sandy, and your immediate and extended family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ilva Hertzler
July 17, 2012
It was an honor to me to have known Dr. Rawlins. He was appreciative of my services and I enjoyed serving him and Mrs. Rawlins in their home. Greetings to his sons and their wives. May the Lord comfort and guide you in the days ahead.
July 16, 2012
To the extended family of Bill Rawlins -- Your entire family remains in our thoughts as you grieve the loss of both of your parents. We hope you find strength in memories and in knowing how their presence lives on in your lives and those they served. Lynn, Emma, and Scott Harter
Judy & Steve Schwartz
July 16, 2012
Saturday's funeral was a very fitting tribute both to Dr. and Mrs. Rawlins and to the whole family. May your sadness be well-tempered by the recognition that your parents made profound positive impacts upon thousands of people.
July 14, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Dr. and Mrs. Rawlins. They were both very special people in my life and in the entire community of Seaford. I am very blessed to have had their friendship. Their advice and sincere caring will remain with me forever. May God bless you now and always. Hold on to your memories. Bobbi Glime Pinson
ddbbie lynch
July 13, 2012
I'm so sorry for the family loss,you are my prayers,he was so very special .
Shirley Miller
July 13, 2012
Sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Hayden
July 13, 2012
My sincerest sympathies to your family. You, as well as the community, lost a wonderful parent and role model. Your Father was always special to me growing up.
Sandy Lynch Hayden
RIC MARVEL
July 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 11, 2012
Dear Rawlins family we share in the loss of your Dad so soon after your Mom, they were so dedicated to each other and a charming couple. Your Dad was a great physician who cared for our parents as well as ourselves when we were younger. May your faith in the Lord Jesus sustain you during this time. You will have your memories forever. Peace be with you.
Susan J. Mason and Sally Mason Evans formally of Seaford Delaware, Smithfield, Virginia
Paul Nicholasen, Sr.
July 11, 2012
A superb and dedicated physician, a constructive member of his community and very dear and long time friend.
M.Johnson
July 11, 2012
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. There is no way to lessen the sorrow of losing a loved one but know that God is there to comfort and strengthen you..Just Ask for His help through prayer.(Isaiah 61:2; 1 Thess. 5:17)
Dorrette Creighton/ Klik
July 11, 2012
My condolences to the Rawlins family. You will have memories to share with each other for years to come.
Dan Nelson
July 11, 2012
One of Seaford's finest citizens, ever.
Fred & Brenda Teets
July 11, 2012
Our sympathy goes out to all the Rawlins family. Your parents were one of the first couples we met at St. John's Church in 1961 and we have nothing but wonderful memories of them and our friendship with them over the years. We were blessed to have known them.
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