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James C. "Bimbo" Rathbone

1958 - 2013

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1958

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2013

James Rathbone Obituary

James C. "Bimbo" Rathbone

Canton - James Charles "Bimbo" Rathbone, age 54, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late James Ronald and Ora Mae Kuykendall Rathbone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Keitha Ann Cope, who died in 1994.

He is survived by two sons, Chris and Todd Rathbone, both of Canton; one sister, Jennifer Earley of Canton; five brothers, Ricky, Ronnie, Randy, and Kevin Rathbone, all of Canton, and Tommy Rathbone of Gaffney, South Carolina; and two grandchildren, Christopher Sherrill and James Dalton Rathbone.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Wells Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Canton is in charge of the arrangements.

For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Jan. 29, 2013.
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Eva Rathbone

February 4, 2013

Im very sorry to hear about his passing. Love and prayers out to Jen, Kev, Tommy, Ricky, and Randy, and all the family. Much love to Todd and Chris.

Angel Rathbone Thompson

January 29, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Janice H. Fisher

January 29, 2013

So sad tonight. I loved Bimbo like a little brother. We had wonderful memories together. Praying for my family and wishing I could be there.

January 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss, I will always remember his smile. Thinking of you.

Miriam Keeter

January 29, 2013

Thinking of all of you this morning. So sorry to hear the news. You will all be in our prayers. Love you!
David, Heather and Zack

Heather Fisher

January 29, 2013

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