Buddy Rakestraw Obituary
In loving memory of Buddy Rakestraw (New Albany, Mississippi), who departed this world on April 29, 2026 at the age of 81. Buddy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Buddy Rakestraw to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Curtis "Jack" Rakestraw and Lou Jean Rakestraw. He is survived by: his wife Wanda Hill Rakestraw; his children, Lisa Garrison (David), Sandra Medlin, Pam Cook (Billy), Michael Rakestraw (Lisa) and Shane Rakestraw (Melonie); his grandchildren, Heather Sanders (Adam), Tori Harrington (Ben), Abby Garrison, Kagan Garrison (Lauren), Rebecca Wilkerson (Cole), Christopher Palmer (Ashley), Adam Palmer (Brandie), Addison Carter, Jennifer Watson, Taylor Willis (Cory), Chloe Rakestraw and Brady Rakestraw; his great grandchildren, Hillman Harrington, Isaiah Sheffield, Emma Sheffield, Connor Sheffield, Camden Palmer, Cooper Watson and Emmi Watson; and his siblings, Betty Roberts, Kathryn Rakestraw and Homer Rakestraw.
