Major Melvin Leon Raborn Obituary
Major Melvin Leon Raborn (Carlisle, Arkansas) passed away on October 12, 2026. Major shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Major Melvin Leon Raborn to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leon Raborn and Lois Raborn (Tanner); and his siblings, Charlotte Brown (Raborn) and Jerry Raborn. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Raborn (Ray); his children, Melinda Kinnison (Mike) of Scott and Phillip Raborn (Tonya Petrus) of Maumelle; and his grandchildren, Chris Kinnison (Sami Belford), Katy Williams (Jonathan), Shelby Copeland (Connor) and Reese Raborn. He is also survived by 6 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Westbrook Funeral Home (183 N Livermore St, Hazen, AR 72064). A graveside service was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Old Carlisle Cemetery (729 Raborn Rd, Carlisle, AR 72024). A memorial service was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Carlisle First United Methodist Church (315 E 3rd St, Carlisle, AR 72024).
Memorials may be made to the Old Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Arkansas.
