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  Roger Lee Rayburn II, 38 of Marion, died unexpectedly Monday June 21, 2021 at his home.
He was born March 20, 1983 in Marion to Roger and Kathy (Fultz) Rayburn, his father survives in LaRue. Besides his mom, he was preceded in death by grandparents: Thomas and Joyce Rayburn and Charlene Fultz. Roger graduated in 2001 from Harding High School, where he played on the baseball team, he was known as a pretty good hitter. He earned a degree in Physical Fitness at Hocking Technical College, he also studied Business Management. Roger trained Martial Arts all his life, starting at the age of two. He was a 3rd Degree Black Belt in the Art of Shorindo Kempo and one of the main instructors under his father Roger Rayburn I (7th degree Black Belt). Roger competed in many Martial Arts competitions including State, National and World events. He and his father traveled to Hawaii, Mexico and Athens, Greece, where he earned gold medals in all of them. Roger and his father spent many hours together, training on the DOJO floor, discussing the philosophy of Martial Arts and its true meaning. They also talked a lot about what was going on in their lives, laughed and did what fathers and sons do. He will be truly missed. Most of all, Roger loved his children and did everything possible to make sure they had a good life. He had great hopes and dreams for them. Roger loved music and spent many hours listening to his favorite songs. He also enjoyed video games and watching his favorite sports teams, the Carolina Panthers and North Carolina Tar Heels, he was able to go to some of their games. A very good athlete, he even participated in MMA for a short time. Surviving is his father: Roger Rayburn I of LaRue, sister: Terri (Robert) Gottfried of Biloxi, Mississippi, his children: Maille and Zane Rayburn Nieces: Skylee, Hailana and nephew: Arison Gottfried Jefferson Cianfa, who was like a brother to Roger growing up and training with him since childhood. Roger also had many close friends in the Karate School, including Jeremiah Sprague and Michael Smith. Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 30, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, Pastor Tim Pasma will officiate, burial will follow in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Directions to LaRue Cemetery Florist Login
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