Ian J. "Iggy" Rawls

Ian J. “Iggy” Rawls

Ian J. Rawls, 63, died June 3, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

“Thrive not, or speak of me with tears. But laugh and talk of me as I were beside you there”

Ian was born in Dursley, Cirencester, England, and his first step in a lifelong adventure. By the age of 16, he had joined the British Army as a boy soldier and managed to cram a lifetime of travel and adventure in 24 short years. He was fluent in 5 languages and became a Mason. He worked in electronics for Phillips. Later he earned his air-conditioning certificate and wanted to eventually start his own business. Unfortunately he had a major heart attack and almost died, but received a new heart in 2006.

Mr. Rawls was born in England and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

He was retired from the British Army after 24 years of service and was a Mason. He loved fishing, reading, writing, computers, traveling and his dog and cats. He was a member of the SS Cyril Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Cynthia Rawls of Fort Pierce, FL; daughters, Allison and Claire both of England and Anaka; step-daughter, Kimberly Robinson of Orlando, FL; step-son, Andre Vidrine of Orlando, FL; brother, John Rawls; mother, Janica Bogdaniec and grandchildren, Cullem, Zoe, and Katherine. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Angela Rawls and father, Roman Rawluszliewicz.
“If I am to wear this mourning coat, let it be made of the fabric of love woven by the fine thread of Memory”