Lee Railsback

Lee L. Railsback, age 89, went to be with His Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, after an extended period of declining health. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00a.m. preceeding the funeral at 11:00 a.m.\ \ A native of McComb, MS, he had lived in Jackson for 64 years. He spent the last 4 ½ years of his life living in Raymond, MS.\ \ He was a member of Raymond Road Baptist Church where he participated in all the activities that his health would allow.\ \ He graduated from McComb High School in 1940, then attended Southwest Junior College from 1940-1942. He spent the following three years in the South Pacific in the Army Air Forces as a Staff Sergeant. Following his service in the military, he attended Millsaps College majoring in history and graduating with honors. He then began a career in freight sales and retired at 62 years of age.\ \ He was an avid reader until macular degeneration robbed him of his favorite...