Jake Rathbun's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2026 in Bailey, North Carolina
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Jake Rathbun

August 8, 1946 - September 3, 2026 (80 years old)

Bailey, North Carolina

Jake Rathbun's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2026 in Bailey, North Carolina
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August 8, 1946 - September 3, 2026 (80 years old)

Bailey, North Carolina

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Jake Rathbun Obituary

The passing of Jake Rathbun of Bailey, North Carolina occurred on September 3, 2026. Jake, born on August 8, 1946, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

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..

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Bailey Baptist Church (6646 Deans St, Bailey, NC 27807). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location.

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.

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Bailey Baptist Church
6646 Deans St, Bailey, NC 27807

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6646 Deans St, Bailey, NC 27807

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September 6, 2026

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“Phyllis, Charlene, Norma, Duane and all the family, Jake was loved by many of us , and we morn his exit from his earthly home and celebrate with you that we will once again see him in the next chapter of all our lives. To know him was to love him for all his gruffness yet tender heart!”

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