Leon Carl Rabon

Leon Carl Rabon age 78, husband of Brittie Cartrette Johnson died on Monday, September 13, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Rabon was born on February 5, 1943 in Horry County, SC the son of the late Joseph Monroe and Nina Lucille Rabon. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rabon was predeceased by three brothers: Capp, Levern, and Ronnie Rabon and one sister, Betty Benka.
Mr. Rabon began working on a farm as soon as he could walk. His strong work ethic led him to a career as a welder fabricator, retiring from the South Carolina Ports Authority and the U.S. Railroad System. Leon Rabon was a cowboy that loved horses (especially his "boy's" Prince & Treasure), gathering with friends and family, and telling stories about working on a river dredge and his life and memories of Charleston and Horry County. Leon Rabon made the world a better place, "one welding bead at a time."
Leon Carl Rabon is survived by his loving wife Brittie Cartrette Johnson, stepchildren Gregory and Annie Johnson, James and Selena Greenburg; 5 grandchildren: Madalyn, Gregory, Taylor and Emmalee Johnson and Jess Greenburg, six great-grandchildren: Darren, Sirena, Atlas, Madalena, Chloe and Claire, three sisters Eliza Ruth Lewis, Charity Jane Lewis, Marie Gomes and brother-in-law Andy Benka, and several nieces and nephews. Leon loved life and his family; his laughter and smile would brighten those around him. Leon Carl Rabon will be missed.
A private burial will be held at Red Hill Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, 14400 Pee Dee Road S., Galivants Ferry.
The family would like to extend gratitude to Angelic Health for their hospice care.
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