Earl Rakes Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Earl Rakes Sr. of Colora, Maryland, who passed away on April 5, 2021 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jahue Franklin and Lou Vicy Webb Rakes; his son-in-law Michael Montgomery; and his siblings, W. Stewart Rakes, Ernest L. Rakes, Roscoe H. Rakes, J. C. Rakes, John H. Rakes, Roy M. Rakes, Pearl I. Miller, Ginny L. Brown, Lydia A. Reese, Mary V. Robson, Earla D. Dollenger, Sara A. Patrick and Janet E. Rakes.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Anna McDowell Rakes of Colora, MD; and his children, Earl Glenn Rakes, Jr. (Paula), David Arthur Rakes (Vicki), Robin Elaine Rakes Montgomery and Joyce Ann Rakes Brown (Rob). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren.
