Elliot Craig Raby

Dr. Elliott “Craig” Raby, MD passed away on February 3, 2025 at Hospice Care Center in Cumming, Ga. after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Fl on Feb.11, 1944.

Memorial Service: Thursday, February 20, 2025, 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia.

He was a graduate of Palatka High School in Palatka Fl. in 1962 and attended FSU, ETSU and then University of Miami School of Medicine where he graduated with a Doctorate of Medicine in 1970. After 5 years of residency and two years in the Air Force, he practiced medicine for over 40 years in Palatka and St. Augustine, Florida.

Craig loved God, his family and friends. He especially loved providing professional medical care to anyone needing help. He was credited on multiple occasions with saving someone’s life through his medical skills.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Raby; his son Landon Raby (Kelly); and grandchildren Ryan Raby and Elayna Raby; niece Patricia Annette Rillos (Kaae); nephew Russell Allen Raby (Pamela Craig); nephew Brian Andrew Raby (Jennifer); and niece Kimberly Anne Raby (Ken Rohr).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Charles Raby and Lois Isabella Russell Raby; son Andrew Clifton Raby (Mel), Brother Clifton Ronald Raby (Nica) and nephew Keith Austin Raby.

Craig was a long-time active member of Christ Independent Methodist Church in Palatka for many decades, where he served as an elder, usher and several committees. He loved going on mission trips and serving in other ways, especially using his skill as a physician.

Craig loved to fish out in the ocean, snow skiing and traveling the world. He leaves behind a family whom he loved so dearly and many people whom he treated and healed.

The family is grateful for the care provided by the doctors and staff at Northside Hospital, Emory Hospital, and Accent Hospice.

A celebration of Craig’s life will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20th, 3pm. at First Baptist Church, 1597 Sawnee Dr, Cumming, GA 30040, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. He will be buried the following day with close family at the Georgia National Cemetery.

Craig served honorably in the USAF as a surgeon in Thailand during the Vietnam War where he grew to love the Thai People. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to FBC Cumming “Acts1:8 Missions” (online here: https://fbccumming.churchcenter.com/giving) which has faithfully served the Thai people as well as many other missions abroad.