David Michael Rausin

David Michael Rausin, age 60, of Philadelphia and Sweetwater, TN, walked through Heaven’s Door on Wednesday, November 26, 2019, due to complications from long-term health problems and injuries received in an automobile accident. He became a Christian at an early age and never doubted his salvation or lost sight of his faith. He had a happy reunion in Heaven with his parents, J.M. and Merle Miller Rausin and his son, Jordan Michael Rausin, who preceded him in passing. He would have told you his mother and son were the ones who understood him the best. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts and uncles, all of whom he respected and loved hearing them talk about their experiences in life. David loved the outdoors, land, farming and sports in general, especially basketball. As a child he would practice shooting basketball on an outdoor goal in short sleeves with the temperatures in the thirties. He would not take credit for being a great player, but anybody who played basketball with him would say he was a really good one. While injuries suffered several years ago took away his ability to walk, they never took away his spirit or his desire to be and work outside on the land he loved. David leaves friends too numerous to count and those who knew him respected his intelligence and jack-of-all-trades knowledge as well as his sincerity and depth of caring that he had for what went on in the lives of friends and family. David is survived by children, Casey Rausin, a nurse who selflessly dedicated herself to coordinating his health care for the last several years; Courtney Rausin Cornett (Kevin), the mother of his grandchildren and whose business acumen he greatly respected; and high school honor student and athlete, Chloe Rausin. He is also survived by the mother of his children and former wife, Tammy Rausin, for whom he never stopped caring. He was extremely proud of his children’s character, work ethic, and accomplishments. He was also indescribably proud of his grandchildren, Reed and Austin Cornett, and looked forward to seeing them grow up to find out if they shared his love of land and farming or other interests that he would have taken equal joy in watching and sharing. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Pettitt (Doug) and brother Everett Rausin (Cindy) and their families and was always asking about their children and grandchildren He is survived by special cousin, Sara Rausin Galyon and many other cousins whom he looked forward to seeing and talking to at family reunions; with a special mention to cousins, Pete, Larry and Garry Miller, who were always volunteering and willing to help David; and Terry and Jamie Knight who routinely called and visited David and with whom he loved talking about past youthful adventures. A special thank you is extended to all his caregivers, Liz, Myram, Brandy, Ashley and Shayla, who cared for him much more than the job required and with whom he shared more mechanical knowledge than they probably ever wanted to know. He was thankful for each of you and you were a blessing to our family. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, from 12:00 P.M. until 1:30 P.M. Graveside service and interment to follow at 2:00 P.M. in the Sunset Cemetery in Madisonville, TN with Rev. Chad Oody officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Loudon High School Girls Basketball or Softball programs or to the Jordan Rausin Memorial Playground at Philadelphia Elementary School. Kyker Funeral Home in Sweetwater is serving the Rausin Family. www.kykerfuneralhomes.com

David Michael Rausin

May 15, 1959 - November 26, 2019