Charles Edgar Rayborn

Charles “Charlie” Edgar Rayborn, 87, passed into eternity on April 25, 2012. Charles was born and raised in Alton, the son of the late Edgar and Nancy Rayborn. Charles had one brother, Billy, who passed away at 9 months of age. Charles married his college sweetheart Lucille Carolyn Georgeoff on June 13, 1948. She passed away July 31, 1982. Charles then married the former Betty Yocum of Wood River, Ill. on March 26, 1983. She passed away November 16, 2009. Charles was fond of saying he’d been favored “with two wonderful marriages”. Charles graduated from Shurtleff College in Alton with a Bachelors degree in Education. He later received his Masters Degree in Education from University of Illinois – Champaign. Charles taught in the Alton school system, beginning as a coach, then teaching history, math, and science. Charles coached many sports teams as well as refereed basketball and football. He was principal at several Alton schools before moving into the Assistant Superintendent of Schools position. Charles retired from the Alton school system in 1976 to serve as Business Manager at the newly-formed Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey. He held that position until his retirement in 1985. Charles and Betty moved to Wildwood, Fl. and later to Altoona, Fl., enjoying retirement for over 25 years. Charles moved back to the area, settling near his daughter in O’Fallon, Mo. in December 2010. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His children and their spouses are Lynn and Jeff Golliday of O’Fallon, Mo. and Tom and Sue Ellen Rayborn of Alton. Charles’ grandchildren are Michael (Erika Tingey) Golliday of Campbell, Cal. and Sgt. Matthew Golliday of O’Fallon, Mo., currently serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan; Cristalle (Dustin) Turner of Alton, Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nathanael (Christine) Rayborn of Naples, Italy; Anna (Keith) Meffert and Emma Rayborn of Alton. Great-grandchildren are Dylan Barbara Golliday Tingey, Ian Golliday, Tristan, Kaelan, Addison and Autumn Turner and Clara Jo and Liam Meffert. Charles is also survived by Betty’s daughter M.J. (Cliff) Moore of Greenville, Ill, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law George Georgeoff of Troy, Ill. Charles enjoyed time with his family, vacationing, golf, playing cards, as well as following sports on TV. While in Florida, Charles was active in the Lake County Shrine Club. Charles will be remembered by his children as a very loving and kind father. Charles’ wish of cremation rites were accorded by Baue Funeral home in St. Charles. A memorial visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. PDF Printable Version

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Charles Edgar Rayborn

April 25, 2012