Jesus R. Rabano

FAYETTEVILLE - Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jesus Ros Rabano, 94, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 4, 2012, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 25, 1917, in Ligao City, Albay, Philippines. Jesus retired with 34 years of honorable service to his country. He was veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a prisoner of war during World War II, where he survived the Bataan Death March. He retired with numerous medals and commendations. Jesus was an extraordinary architect, who practiced avidly. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Florinda D. Rabano, of the home; three daughters, Evelyn Parmenter and Esther Thompson, both of Fayetteville, and Eleanor McCroskey and her husband, Ron, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sons, Rhudy Rabano and his wife, Vicki Jean, of Clayton, and Raymond Rabano and his wife, Mieko, of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. A Mass will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Msgr. Michael Shugrue officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cumberland Memorial Gardens with the rendering of full military honors. A reception will be held after the burial at St. Patrick's Social Hall for family and friends. Service entrusted to Rogers and Breece Funeral Home of Fayetteville.