John Howard Racey's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2026 in Orange, Virginia

John Howard Racey

March 9, 1941 - June 21, 2026 (85 years old)

Orange, Virginia

John Howard Racey's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2026 in Orange, Virginia

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John Howard Racey

March 9, 1941 - June 21, 2026 (85 years old)

Orange, Virginia

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John Howard Racey Obituary

John Howard Racey of Orange, Virginia, born on March 9, 1941, passed away on June 21, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elbert Washington Racey and Ruth Bemis Racey; his sister Barbara Etta Racey; and his granddaughter Brittany Renee Racey. He is survived by: his wife Judy May Racey; his children, Jeffrey Howard Racey (Denise), Jonathan Howard Racey, Kim Oliver (Andrew) and Amy Newman (Hunter); his grandchildren, Meagan Elizabeth Racey (David), Joseph Tyler Racey, Caleb Racey, Hannah Racey, Emily Pruitt (Trevor), Courtney Hale (Ben) and Adam Lutz (Samantha); his great grandchildren, Addalyn, Amaya and Ethan Hale; and his brother Paul Bemis Racey (Dorothy).

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Rochelle Christian Church (3980 Jacks Shop Rd, Rochelle, VA 22738).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to: Rochelle Christian ChurchP.O.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preddy Funeral Home



Sat

Oct 24

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Rochelle Christian Church
3980 Jacks Shop Rd, Rochelle, VA 22738

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