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John Mark Rader

Mr. John Mark Rader age 65 of Lebanon passed away September 30, 2022, at his home.  A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late Leo Thurman Rader and Gladys Harper Rader.  He was a graduate of Smyrna High School and retired from Triumph Aerostructures.  He attended the Hartsville Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his wife of twenty-one years, Melanie McCall Rader.

He is survived by six children:  Whitney Rader, Jerry (Jennifer) Taylor, Mark (Bethany) Rader, Meriam (Kevin) Whited, Joel (Tracy) Taylor, Tamina (Brandon) Jeffries; two brothers:  Leo “Buddy” (Carrolyn) Rader, David (Andrea) Rader; two sisters:  Patricia (Gerry) Bess, Debbie (Jerry) Shrum; ten grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Lebanon with Bro. Jeff Pratt officiating.  Interment will be in Hartsville Memorial Gardens.  Visitation Sunday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements.

Messages for the Family

  1. Wayne Swafford says:
    Sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing…Prayers to the Family…
  2. Sandy Creasy Holmes says:
    So sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing, he was a great guy. I have Tia ( my Yorkie) thanks to Johnny as well. Prayers to his family as you go threw this difficult time!
  3. Sandy Campbell Milam says:
    SO sorry for your loss!! He was a great man.
    • Debra Lynn Register says:
      Dante gave me the shocking news, earlier. You were a wonderful man and friend. May you RIP
  4. Shelia (Diann Towry) Sharber says:
    I’m so sorry for your loss. I had just found him on FB earlier this year. I lived down the street from him when I was 9 . My prayers for the family.
  5. Ruben vaughn says:
    Sorry to hear bout Johnny prayers for family
  6. Jimmy Tarpley says:
    So sorry to hear about Johnny prayers sent up for the family
  7. Frankie Oliver says:
    Rest now Johnny. Your fight is over. Prayers of Comfort for your family. Known you since Thurman Francis Days. You were always good to me and I Respect you for that. See you on the other side Brother.
  8. Robert & Linda Rittman says:
    Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Johnny was a great man and friend . Rest in the arms of sweet Jesus .
  9. Bobby Malugin says:
    I’m so sorry to hear of his passing, I always liked Johnny when we were working together , he was a good man. God bless
  10. Anthony (Tony)Jacobs says:
    So sorry to hear this we were good friend for many years may you rest in peace my brother
  11. Mike Burgess (Triumph retiree) says:
    So sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing, prayers to his family. Johnny made work entertaining and fun.
  12. JOE GEE GARZA says:
    REST IN PEACE JOHNNY, I WILL TRULY MISS YOU, I MET YOU, AND LARRY AKIN HERE ON FACE BOOK, AND HAD SOME AWESOME LAUGHS, AND GOOD TIMES WITH YOU GUYS BOTH, IM REALLY GLAD I GOT TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOU TWO. REST IN OEACE MY FRIEND.
  13. Michelle Patroni says:
    The keeper of the stars has added another bright one.