Earl was born on October 3, 1930 to Hyder and Vena Rasbury in Waynesboro, TN. He married Carolyn Wash Rasbury on July 3, 1955 and she preceded him in death on September 2, 1987. He later married Mildred Scott Rasbury on December 24, 1988, and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2018.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Hyder and Vena Rasbury, one brother, Harold Rasbury, two sisters, Erma Cox and Evelyn Edwards, and one grandson, Derrick Rasbury.
He is survived by three sons, Vincent (Pat) Rasbury of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Elston (Mary) Rasbury of Bartonville, IL, and Loren Rasbury of Wright City, MO, one daughter, Karma (Danny) Brown of Blue Springs, MS, one brother, Douglas Rasbury, one sister, Esma Downey, ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Earl moved to Marquette Heights to pursue a career at Caterpillar, and shortly after beginning, was drafted into the Army to serve during the Korean War. He completed his service to his country as a Corporal, having earned several medals, including a Sharp Shooter Medal. He resumed his work at Caterpillar upon his discharge, and retired after 30 years.
He was a member of Northwest Church of Christ and loved the Lord with all his heart. Earl loved to serve others and volunteered in any way he could, including church events, Habitat for Humanity, and Boy Scouts of America.
Visitation will be held at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 1:30-2:30 PM, with a funeral service beginning at 2:30 PM. Burial will take place at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Davison-Fulton-Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin and condolences may be left at www.DavisonFultonWoolsey.com.
