Raul P. Zayas-Bazan, husband of Graciela Zayas-Bazan, passed away at his home with his family at his side on the afternoon of Saturday, June 12, 2010.  Residence, Charleston, SC.  The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Raul P. Zayas-Bazan are invited to attend his funeral services, Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at seven o'clock at First Assembly of God, 2957 Savannah Highway.  Family will receive friends at the Church Tuesday, from five until seven o'clock.  The service of committal will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at ten o'clock at Live Oak Memorial Gardens.

Raul was born on September 15, 1934 in Camaguey, Cuba, the son of Jose Ramon Zayas-Bazan and Odelinda Hidalgo Zayas-Bazan.  He graduated from high school and attended two years of college.  He was retired from the Westvaco Power House.  Raul was a man of God.  He was a member of First Assembly of God where served as a Deacon, Board Member and was the head of the Foreign Missions. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years of Charleston, SC; two sons: Raul (Maggie) Zayas-Bazan and Ramon (Lori) Zayas-Bazan; four grandchildren: Raul Anthony (Kristen), Christina Marie, Anthony Mizzell, and Mason Owen; and two great grandchildren: Raul Patrick and Anthony Joseph, Jr..  He is predeceased by his son, Rafael Zayas-Bazan. 

Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God, Foreign Missions, 2957 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407.

Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.