Obituary for Harold Lamar Rayborn
Harold Lamar Rayborn, Sr. 82 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday June 11, 2022.
Harold was born in Winter Park, FL. on July 31, 1939, to the late Burie Ezra Rayborn and Martha McDaniel Rayborn.
Harold was a lifetime member of the P.G.A. He won his first tournament, The National Peewee Tournament, when he was 8 years old. In 1966, he was the Florida P.G.A. Match Play champion and in 1968, Harold won a Mercury Montego for a hole-in-one at the Jacksonville Open. In 1984, he was the P.G.A Professional of the year for North Florida. Harold retired and moved to Franklin in 1989 after serving as the Head Professional at the Orlando Naval Training Center and Dubsdread Golf Course in Winter Park, FL for 22 years.
Harold was a member of Higdonville Baptist Church since 1989 and served as the treasurer for many years. He also led music and worship on Sunday Mornings.
Harold enjoyed bowling, showing his classic cars, and participating in the Macon County Senior Games.
Harold is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha M. Rayborn; children, Hal Rayborn (Helene), Elaine Rayborn, William Rayborn (Deanna) and Jeffrey Rayborn (Donna). 7 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm, on Friday June 17, 2022, at Higdonville Baptist Church, 1990 Ellijay Rd, Franklin NC. 28734. Followed by a funeral service at 2 pm.
Rev. Scott Mathews will officiate
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Macon County Senior Games.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Harold was born in Winter Park, FL. on July 31, 1939, to the late Burie Ezra Rayborn and Martha McDaniel Rayborn.
Harold was a lifetime member of the P.G.A. He won his first tournament, The National Peewee Tournament, when he was 8 years old. In 1966, he was the Florida P.G.A. Match Play champion and in 1968, Harold won a Mercury Montego for a hole-in-one at the Jacksonville Open. In 1984, he was the P.G.A Professional of the year for North Florida. Harold retired and moved to Franklin in 1989 after serving as the Head Professional at the Orlando Naval Training Center and Dubsdread Golf Course in Winter Park, FL for 22 years.
Harold was a member of Higdonville Baptist Church since 1989 and served as the treasurer for many years. He also led music and worship on Sunday Mornings.
Harold enjoyed bowling, showing his classic cars, and participating in the Macon County Senior Games.
Harold is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha M. Rayborn; children, Hal Rayborn (Helene), Elaine Rayborn, William Rayborn (Deanna) and Jeffrey Rayborn (Donna). 7 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm, on Friday June 17, 2022, at Higdonville Baptist Church, 1990 Ellijay Rd, Franklin NC. 28734. Followed by a funeral service at 2 pm.
Rev. Scott Mathews will officiate
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Macon County Senior Games.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.