William Arthur Rakes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Arthur Rakes of Creal Springs, Illinois, born in Bentonville, Arkansas, who passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his brothers, David Matney Rakes and Phillip Matthew Rakes. He is survived by: his daughter Ursula Rakes (Jared Edgington) of Goreville, IL; and his granddaughter Sora Armanda Edgington.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
