John Wesley Rakes Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-12-29T15:00:00
End: 2023-12-29T17:00:00
Location: Phillips Funeral Home

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Wesley Rakes (South Lyon, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 81, on December 26, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Wesley Rakes to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ira Rakes and Hattie Rakes. He is survived by: his wife Janice; his children, Steve (Kelly) and Stephanie Goble (James); and his grandson Michael "Sammy" Caudill.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Dec 29

Visitation

Phillips Funeral Home
122 W Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178

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Dec 29

Funeral service

Phillips Funeral Home
122 W Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178

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Dec 29

Graveside service

South Lyon Cemetery
479 Stryker St, South Lyon, MI 48178

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