Gary W. Rathbun Obituary

Gary W. Rathbun, born on August 8, 1946, passed away on September 3, 2026. Gary leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary W. Rathbun to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Merritt Rathbun and Dorothy Rathbun; and his siblings, John Rathbun, Dale Rathbun, Barbara Jean Rathbun, Joan Gardner Sharp and Sonya Bliss Wheeler.

He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Miles Rathbun; and his siblings, Norma Patterson of Elkland, PA, Charlene Walburn of Wilson, NC and Duane Rathbun of Corning, NY..

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Nelson Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bailey Baptist Church, 6646 Deans St, Bailey, NC 27807 or Little Rock OFWB Church, Van Fund, PO Box 340, Lucama, NC 27851.