Delmer Ray Rakes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Delmer Ray Rakes of Oak Hill, Ohio, who passed away on October 16, 2022 at the age of 92. 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 father Levi Chesley; his siblings, Herman Rakes, Levi Rakes Jr., Howard Rakes, Pearly Rakes, Elmer Rakes, Arlie Rakes, Jesse Rakes and Lucinda Adkins (Rakes); his son-in-law Richard "Rick" Richmond; his grandson Thomas Anthony Rakes; and his great grandchild Levi Ray Edwards.
He is survived by: his wife Thelma Loucreta Rakes (Adkins); his children, Janet Forshey (John), Deborah Hall (Michael), Timothy Rakes (Karla), Polly Hurd (David Clyde), John Rakes (Denise), June McNeely (Chuck) and Rushie Richmond; and his sister Mary Ellen Lovejoy. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
