John Blaine Rakestraw Obituary
The world bids farewell to John Blaine Rakestraw in Tallahassee, Florida, departing on September 27, 2024 at the age of 87. John Blaine leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nina French and Frank Rakestraw; and his wife Reta Grantham Rakestraw. He is survived by: his siblings, James Rakestraw (Elena), Patricia Richardson and Anne Rakestraw; his children, Jonathan Rakestraw (Carolyn), Debra Williams (Walter) and Amy Brown (Edward); his grandchildren, Andrea Sims, Christina Finch, Matthew Rakestraw, Edward J. Brown (Jessica), Heather Gibbs (John), Charlotte Rakestraw and Andrew Rakestraw (Kelly); and his great grandchildren, Taylon Finch, Bayleigh Finch, Richard Sims, Cullen Finch, Zoey Chester, Kerington Brown, Stella Raye Gibbs and Landon Brown. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Big Bend Hospice (https://bigbendhospice.org) (Big Bend Hospice Foundation, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308).
