Howell H. “Tut” Rathburn, 85, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held 2 PM, Sunday, July 2, at Evergreen Cemetery, with Rev. Allen Arowood officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-9, Saturday evening at the funeral home.
Mr. Rathburn was born October 14, 1920, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, to the late J.K. and Laura Howell Rathburn. He grew up in Fitzgerald and lived in Fort Pierce for 45 years, where he owned/operated Tut’s Paint & Body Shop. Mr. Rathburn was a veteran of the United States Army, serving 27 months in the European Theatre of Operations during World War II.
Mr. Rathburn is survived by his companion: Brenda Love of Fitzgerald; son: John Love Rathburn of Fitzgerald; step-daughters: Edna Cason and Ona Cox, both of Fitzgerald; three sisters: Sallie Morris of Glen Saint Mary, FL, Ann Paulk of Jacksonville, FL and Reba Reeves of Fitzgerald.