Robert Lee RaburnRobert Lee Raburn, age 78 died Jan. 6, 2008 in Ft. Pierce. He was born in Birmingham, Ala. and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1982 from Miami. He was an ordained Pastor for 52 years, Pastor of the First Assembly of God Church of Ft. Pierce for the past 23 years and has served as an evangelist and missionary as well. He was a founding and beloved board member of Real Life Children's Ranch in Okeechobee since 1957 and served as a member of their Executive Committee. He had a tremendous impact and influence on the ministry of Real Life Children's Ranch and helped to make it what it is today. He will truly be missed by his ranch family.He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Merle Raburn of Ft. Pierce; daughter, Caren Laursen of Silkaborg, Denmark; sons, Joel W. Raburn of Arhuss, Denmark and Terry Raburn of Lakeland; sister, Reba Bennett of Plant City; brother, Charles Raburn of Tampa. In addition, he is survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Memorial contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospices, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, 34997 or to the First Assembly of God Missions, 1806 S. 33rd St, Ft. Pierce, 34947.Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Haisley Funeral Home in Ft. Pierce. A service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at Westside Baptist Church in Ft. Pierce. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral Home and Cremation Service.