Lemuel E. Rakes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lemuel E. Rakes of Bassett, Virginia, who passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter L. Rakes and Laura Hall Rakes; his grandson Michael Rakes; and his siblings, Orben Rakes, Hubert Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Randolph Rakes, Richard Rakes, Edna Duncan, Marilyn Rakes, Altrude Shively, Mildred DeHart, Gaye Worley and Judy Hale.
He is survived by: his children, Lee Rakes (Katie), Jennifer Rakes and Bethany Rakes; his grandchildren, Jaedyn Rakes, Laura Love, Lily Newman, Rhys Rakes and Avery Rakes; his great grandchild Kobi Rakes; his siblings, Cleo Rakes and Rena Lou Stone; and his sister-in-law Carol Rakes. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
