Edward George Rabil Jr.

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Edward Rabil Obituary

Edward George Rabil, Jr., age 83, died Saturday in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Ed was born in Smithfield, NC on May 30, 1923 to the late Edward George and Mary Farfour Rabil. He graduated from Elm City High School in 1937, an obtained a business degree from the University of North Carolina in 1951. He entered the service and served under General George S. Patton during World War II in the European Theater of operation. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was one of the first Americans troops to meet the Russians in Czechoslovakia. After the war was over, Eddie returned to Smithfield and joined the Pou-Parrish Post #132 of the American Legion. Eddie was a charter member of Legion Baseball in Smithfield as well as being the voice of the home games for more than 40 years. On May 25, 1992 Eddie realized the dream of all duplicate bridge players when he became a Life Master. He started a paint and wallpaper business in the early 1950's and has been in the contracting for over 50 years. Eddie is a member of the 40 & 8, Smithfield Duplicate Bridge Club, Knights of Columbus, member of St. Ann's Catholic Church as well a Post #132 for nearly 60 years.
A funeral mass will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Ann's Catholic Church with the Father Scott McCue officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Oakland Heights Cemetery.
Surviving are Eddie's wife of 54 years, Cecil Bradley Rabil; sons, James "Jim" Watson and wife, Nancy of St. Augustine, FL, Edward George Rabil, III and wife, Sandra of Augusta, GA, Michael Louis Rabil and wife, Sherry of Fort Mills, SC and George Anthony "Tony" Rabil of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Lisa Marie Rabil-Scott and husband Anthony of Kenly; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday at the Parrish Funeral Home in Selma from 7:00-9:00 p.m. with a Vigil service for the deceased at 8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church Building Fund, 4057 US 70 Business W., Clayton, NC 27520.
Memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.parrishfh.com

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Published by The News & Observer on Jan. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Rabil

9 Entries

David Jarman

January 16, 2007

Ms. Cecil,
I was saddended to learn of Mr Rabil's passing. Everytime I came by we would talk about politics and signs of the times in religion. I will miss those times. God Bless you in the days to come. Our prayers are with you daily.
Sincerely,
David L Jarman
Agent American General Life & Accident and a friend too.

Laura Isley Evans

January 16, 2007

Eddie Rabil was the only paint contractor our family ("Jerry" and Miriam Isley) ever used. If Eddie could meet my father's requirements of perfection, there was never any reason to engage anyone else once our house was finished in 1957.

Eddie was a great man and helped my parents tremendously over the years. Most recently, he was a gem to help my mother in 2004. It was time for her to give her home of 50 years a final painting before selling it and moving to Chapel Hill. Of course, Eddie was the only person she would consider for the job. And, of course, his company did a great job.

Our sympathies go out to the family and our thoughts are with you. We know his passing will leave a BIG hole in your lives. But, we also know that you will keep him alive through your memories and great stories of his life.

Ricky Parrish

January 15, 2007

I remember Mr. Rabil from my high school days when I played football with two of his sons. I remember what a great supporter of SSS athletics he was.

Louis Raynor

January 15, 2007

I remember Mr.Rabil from the example he set for veterans and people mending personal bridges in life. He helped my grandfather once in the sixties with his masterful paint and repair abilities. He will be missed by all.

Glynn and Marsha Cooper

January 15, 2007

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

Dorothy Ford-Wallace

January 15, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Dorothy Ford-Wallace

January 15, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Betsy Wood

January 15, 2007

Ms.Cecil, please know how sorry I am to hear of Mr. Eddie's passing. Mr. Eddie and you were one of my favorite patients at Dr. Batten's office while we shared that time together. Mr. Eddie no matter how he felt always seemed to find a smile for me before leaving the office and never failed to wish me a good day. I will miss him greatly as I do you. My prayers and wishes for ease in your pain are with you at this time. Just know that HE will handle all if you hand it too him. Keep your faith and HE will walk you through one day at a time.

Ellen and Donnie Boyette

January 15, 2007

Ed was a wonderful man and was always a pleasure to talk with. Knowing him was a delight. His memory will always be a part of our life.

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