Billy Rakestraw Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Billy Rakestraw (Rogersville, Tennessee), who passed away on May 4, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Roy Rakestraw and Maggie Rakestraw; and his granddaughter Chandra Lawson. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Rakestraw; his children, Billy Rakestraw Jr. (Dawn), Chris Rakestraw (Christy), Gwen "Tink" Ethridge (Kirk) and Barbara Shanks; and his grandchildren, Clay Williams, Jaclyn Dillard, Brandi King, Veronica Taylor, Kevin Rakestraw, Josh Rakestraw, Alexandra Rau, Samantha Hance, Erin Jones, Courtney Stoianoff, Rebecca Carper and Rachael Morgan. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
