Mr. Rayburn Lemaster

Charles Rayburn Lemaster, age 83, of Grant, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1941, to Edd and Otha Lemaster. Rayburn lived a full and joyful life dedicated to his family, hard work, and helping others. He married the love of his life, Carolyn (Cooper) Lemaster, and together they built a beautiful family and a lifetime of memories. They would have celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage on June 26, 2025. Rayburn was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family more than anything. He had a hardworking spirit that shone through in everything he did. In 1967, he began building houses, and on June 1, 1975, he started a long and rewarding career at NASA, where he worked until his retirement on April 30, 2010. Outside of work, Rayburn enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing in his pond, attending horse shows, barrel racing, and even drag racing. He found great joy in creating Christmas silhouettes, a hobby that highlighted his creativity and love for the holidays. Rayburn had a sharp sense of humor and a heart full of kindness, always ready to lend a hand without expecting anything in return. His determination and generosity touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Rayburn is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Lemaster; his son, Danny (Carissa) Lemaster; his grandchildren, Trent (Taylor) Lemaster, Brooke (Trey) Frazier, and Layna (Colin) Gilliland; and his great-grandchildren, Brooks Lemaster, Jax, Brayden, and Beckham Frazier, and Ellison Gilliland. He is also survived by his siblings, James (Doris) Lemaster, Sam (Wanda) Lemaster, Carolyn (Granville) Helton, Joe (Glenda) Lemaster, Linda (Ronnie) Vaughn, and Donna Lemaster. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edd and Otha Lemaster, and siblings, Alma Jean Allen and Shelvy Lemaster. A visitation will be held on April 30, 2025, at Grant Memorial Chapel in Grant, Alabama, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service following immediately after with Bro. Anthony Barnes officiating. Pallbearers will be Ryan Stewart, Joel Cooper, Jarrod Lemaster, Randy Barnes, Darren Barnes, and Deshane Vaughn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that charitable donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Rayburn’s memory. Rayburn’s love, humor, and generosity will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him. Arrangements Entrusted to Grant Memorial Chapel

Mr. Rayburn Lemaster

June 1, 1941 - April 26, 2025