Jack Richard Raber

JACK RICHARD RABER, of Maumelle, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. Jack was the devoted son of Clinton and Ethel Raber who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Judy; nephew, Clinton; cousin, Joan and best friends Dan and Susan Cantu. Jack was an assistant professor of macroeconomics at ASU-Beebe where he inspired his students for 21 years. He earned his BSBA- at Henderson State University, and his MBA at Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas. He was honored in the Who's Who Among American Teachers for 1996, 2005-2006. He was a very talented athlete and played on the 1964 Hot Springs All Star Team which won the Babe Ruth State Tournament. Prior to his teaching career Jack held different marketing positions within the oil industry in Texas and California. Jack was a voracious reader of history, baseball and a fan of "Da Chicago Bears." Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at First Christian Church in Maumelle 4001 Club Manor Drive, Maumelle, Ark. Memorials may be made to the Jack Raber Scholarship Fund, c/o ASU-Beebe, Box 1000, Beebe, Ark. 72012. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.