Rabun Cole, 78, of 2124 Scotts Ferry Road, Ninety Six, husband of Gaynell Shaw Cole, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home.

Born in Carnesville, GA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mamie Cole Beauford. He retired from Columbia Nitrogen Company and attended First Damascus Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are his children, Kenneth Cole (Darline) and Kim Tucker (Jimmy), both of Greenwood; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Rabun Dale Cole.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at First Damascus Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Strickland officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Greenwood, PO Box 49776, Greenwood, SC 29649 ( www.gwdhumansociety.charityproud.org/Donate ).

The family is at the home.