Donald Gilbert Raborn Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Gilbert Raborn of Charlotte, North Carolina, who passed away on May 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Gilbert Raborn to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gilbert Alexander Raborn and Blanche Kelly Raborn; his son James Anthony Raborn (Jimmy); and his sister Brenda Raborn Baucom. He is survived by: his children, Donald Gilbert Raborn II, Marilyn Raborn Wellman (Duke), Randall K. Raborn and Tiffany Raborn Melton (Mike); his grandchildren, Crystal Wellman, Lindsey Plunkett, John-Michael Wellman, Randall Moss, Lauren Bryant, Blaize Melton and Maddan Melton; and his siblings, Doris Raborn, Wanda Keller, Ronnie Raborn and Wayne Raborn. He is also survived by five great-granddaughters and four great-grandsons.