1917
Wilton
2011
Wilton Rakes
August 8, 1917 — September 16, 2011
Wilton M. Rakes, 94, of Radford, VA, departed this life for his Heavenly home on Friday, September 16, 2011.
He was born on August 8, 1917, in Shawsville, to Sam & Matilda Rakes, he has been reunited with those who preceded him in death: his parents; a brother, Mason Rakes; 2 sisters, Helen Reed & Sylvia Linkous; and a daughter, Barbara Green.
Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Vada Rakes; 3 daughters, Gloria Stotelmeyer, Brenda Shepherd & husband, Harvey, Teresa Phillips & Rick; 3 sons, Dennis Rakes & wife, Diane, David Rakes & wife, Sharon, Wesley Rakes & wife, Lori; sister, Stella Akers. Mr. Rakes was also the grandfather of 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was the owner and operator of Rakes Upholstery & Refinishing, located on Peppers Ferry Road, for over 40 years. He was also a dedicated and loyal member of Belview United Methodist Church for almost 50 years.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 18, 2011, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011, at 11:00 am at Belview United Methodist Church, Radford, with Rev. Stan Thompson and Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Belview United Methodist Church, 3619 Onyx Drive, Radford, VA 24141, in honor of Mr. Rakes.
He was born on August 8, 1917, in Shawsville, to Sam & Matilda Rakes, he has been reunited with those who preceded him in death: his parents; a brother, Mason Rakes; 2 sisters, Helen Reed & Sylvia Linkous; and a daughter, Barbara Green.
Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Vada Rakes; 3 daughters, Gloria Stotelmeyer, Brenda Shepherd & husband, Harvey, Teresa Phillips & Rick; 3 sons, Dennis Rakes & wife, Diane, David Rakes & wife, Sharon, Wesley Rakes & wife, Lori; sister, Stella Akers. Mr. Rakes was also the grandfather of 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was the owner and operator of Rakes Upholstery & Refinishing, located on Peppers Ferry Road, for over 40 years. He was also a dedicated and loyal member of Belview United Methodist Church for almost 50 years.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 18, 2011, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011, at 11:00 am at Belview United Methodist Church, Radford, with Rev. Stan Thompson and Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Belview United Methodist Church, 3619 Onyx Drive, Radford, VA 24141, in honor of Mr. Rakes.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wilton Rakes, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 8
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors