Aundra Leslie Raborn

RABORN-Mr.Aundra Leslie Raborn, age 58, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband of Becky Ann Cushman Raborn and son of Earl Raborn of Ridge Spring and the late Imogene Hensley Raborn, entered into rest on Saturday, April 21, 2012. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by daughters; Anita Maria Raborn and April Noel Cushman both of Aiken, S.C.; a sister, Claudia (John) Seigler of Augusta, Ga.; grandchildren, Austin Leslie Raborn, Autumn Hope Mason, Kayla Ann “Pea Pie” Cushman and Weston Allen Heverly. Leslie, as he was so fondly known by his family and friends was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, S.C. He worked as an Ironworker for American Steele Erectors. He was a loving brother, father, grandfather and friend. He loved collecting antiques, which is often referred to as one man’s trash and another man’s treasure. He also knew the meaning of the saying that a “Dog is man’s best friend”, as he loved and took great care of his dogs; and if you wanted to get on his bad side, just mess with his dogs, and he would set you straight real quickly. He shall be greatly missed by his family, friends and, of course, his pet dogs; however, he shall live on in their hearts forever. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Tuesday evening, April 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A graveside service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Vollie Gibbs officiating. Memorials, in Leslie’s honor, may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery Fund at 164 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Ridge Spring, S.C. 29129. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements. You may sign our guest register by logging on to www.napierfuneralhomeinc.com.