Bill Rakes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bill Rakes of Salem, Virginia, who passed away on November 16, 2023 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred P. Rakes and Annie G. Rakes; his sister Nelda; his brother-in-law Willard King; his siblings, Hubert Rakes, Joyce Rakes and Shelby Jean Rakes; and his great grandchild Kaylyn Perdue Thrush.

He is survived by: his wife Georgie Rakes; his daughter Teresa; his son-in-law David Schoonover; his son Gary (Butch); his daughter-in-law Deborah Rakes; his sisters, Linda Battle and Carolyn; his siblings-in-law, Adkins and Evelyn Rakes; and his grandchildren, Shawn, Cheryl Rakes, Christina, Travis Perdue, Chelsea Rakes, Casey and Marc Haren. He is also survived by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.