Fred Ramsey Rakes Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Fred Ramsey Rakes of Bassett, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 85, on January 13, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Fred Ramsey Rakes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Thomas Rakes and Catherine Cannady Rakes; his wife Lucy Prillaman Rakes; his brothers, Norman Rakes and Bernard Rakes; and his grandson Bradley Rakes.
He is survived by: his children, Deborah Rakes Turner of Bassett, VA, Betty Rakes Newman (Steve) of Martinsville, VA, Carol Rakes Gillette (Gene) of Huddleston, VA and Freddy Dean Rakes (Donna) of Fork Mountain; his brothers, Ronnie Rakes (Barbara) of Patrick Springs, VA and Bobby Rakes (Carolyn) of Powhatan, VA; his grandchildren, Jennifer Powell (Al), April Dalton (Teddy), Kelly Faille (Brian), Shannon Gillikin (Christian) and Tennille Fizzano (Matt); his great grandchildren, Kaylie Rakes, Chris Shay (Brittany), Kaitlyn Wood (Matt), Haley Bassett, Kalyn Faille, Kamryn Faille, Ashley Faille, Carlena Fizzano and Bella Fizzano; and his great great grandchildren, Lillian Shay and Emma Grace Shay. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19, all services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Elamsville Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery Fund, 3300 Elamsville Rd. Stuart, VA 24171.
