The manufactured home industry mourns the passing of prominent retailer and political leader Robert Rabon.

The owner of Rabon’s Home Center in Conway, he was a veteran retailer with a long history of success in the industry. 

He served on the MHISC Board of Directors and used his extensive governmental contacts and political clout to benefit the industry. Robert served several terms as Chairman of the Horry County Republican Party.

He served on the Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university.

Robert was an important liaison for the industry with the state’s legislators and governors. His family and his company carry on his tradition of leadership with his son Seth Rabon serving as a MHISC chapter officer and Rabon’s Home Center sales manager Dustin Martin serving as Grand Strand Chapter president.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 16, 2020 at Conway Church of God.

Memorial donations may be made to Conway Church of God, Building Fund, PO Box 879, Conway, SC 29528 or The Horry County Republican Party, P.O. Box 50662 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579