Charlie Dock Raburn

Mr. Charlie Dock Raburn, 70, of Albany passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Reverends Terry Siniard and Charles Jones will officiate with interment to follow at Floral Memory Gardens. Mr. Raburn was born September 5, 1941 in Macon County, son of the late Howard Raburn, Sr. and the late Dollie Lamberth Raburn. He worked for many years and owned his own business as a painter. He enjoyed working with wood and had a great love for his grandchildren. Mr. Raburn was Baptist by faith. In addition to his parents his son, Charles “Chuck” Keith Raburn and brother, Howard Raburn, Jr. preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Gladys Hill Raburn; daughter and son-in-law, Victoria Denise Bates and husband, Burt of Sylvester; grandchildren, Brandon Bates and wife, Beth of Putney, Justin Bates, Breanna Raburn and Baylin Raburn all of Sylvester and one great-grandchild, Ayden Bates of Putney. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hall and Hall Funeral Home.