Cleathes Arwayne Raibon

Cleothes Arwayne Raibon, affectionally known as Wayne and Cleathes, was born to Odis Archie Raibon and Etta Mae Raibon on December 18th, 1950, in Tyler, Texas. Growing up, Wayne was a star athlete in track and field, baseball, basketball, and football. He was awarded the Outstanding Athlete Award in junior high. He placed third in the hurdle race at the 1965 North County Track and Field CIF Championship. This was the first time three brothers from different grades competed in a CIF Championship for track and field. He was awarded the Most Valuable Baseball Player award in Little League. He received college scholarships for athletics and academics. Wayne was also in a band called The Roadrunners while in high school at Oceanside High, which he and his brother Ira started. Wayne played the bass guitar. The band toured the United States and went to Europe. Later, Wayne chose to become a husband and father and left the band and his college schooling to become a family man. He was blessed with four marriages, all ending in divorce: Janice L. Raibon, Lori K. Raibon, Lisa K. Raibon, and Norva Jean Raibon. He had two daughters, Lori LaShawn Raibon and Heather Lanae Raibon, and one son we never got to know, Camden Wayne Raibon, three stepdaughters-- Stephanie Sinclair, Corrie Charfauros, Candice Cooper, and a stepson Justin Charfauros. Wayne worked for San Diego Gas and Electric Company for over 20 years. He then obtained his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) license and worked for FFE transportation. During his days of trucking, he got to see God’s majesty across the United States. Wayne moved from California back to Tyler Texas in the late 80’s. While living in Tyler, TX he worked for Trane into his late 50s. He also started his own pool cleaning service business: 4 Seasons Pool Maintenance. Wayne was a jack of all trades. Amongst his athletic and musical talent, he could do anything he put his mind to! He loved working with wood and built wood tables and shelves. He could take electronics and cars apart and put them back together again. He loved his horses. He broke horses, rode horses, and bred horses. He won horse shows, went on trail rides, and was always at peace in nature. He even built a barn for his horses with a loft where he could chill. He was a big personality that everyone loved. His laugh and smile can reach beyond the heavens. Wayne's energy was so infectious everyone wanted to be around him. He didn’t take any stuff, but he was the most genuine loving man, son, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, and friend you’ll ever want on your side. You are missed by so many, but your memories and love will remain forever. We love you! Wayne leaves behind his daughters Lori and Heather, son Camden, stepdaughters Stephanie, Corrie, and Candice, and three beautiful and talented grandchildren--Austin Wayne Raibon, Jocelyn LaShawn Foote, and Jevon Raibon Foote— and his two older brothers—Otis Raibon and Dr. Ira James Raibon and many cousins, two nephews and one niece to cherish his memories. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepson Justin. PRECIOUS MEMORIES When Wayne was 14, I talked him into getting a bass guitar, and he got the bass guitar for Christmas. When he got that guitar, it was the beginning of my career. We started the Roadrunner band. It was a great success. It led me to a contract offer from Columbia Records and my first release on a major label. Wayne was the bass player on all of my first records. He was the driver for the band because I didn't drive. Our first on-the-road gig with a hotel was in St. Louis, Mo. It was my first release radio interview. He later had to leave the band for family obligations. Some of the music that we recorded is still played around the world. Wayne helped my music career begin. Brother, Dr. Ira J. Raibon.

Cleathes Arwayne Raibon

December 18, 1950 - November 29, 2023