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James RAKESTRAW Obituary
James Richard
James Richard Rakestraw, 40, of Springfield, passed away
suddenly on April 7, 2021. He was born December 13, 1980, in Springfield. James loved
children, nature, fishing,
hiking, animals and antiquing. He was a talented artist
and loved his family more than anything. He would help
anyone who needed it and was a kind, giving, caring, compassionate human being. James was quiet, reserved and shy and he loved to play pranks on his
sisters. He was a hard worker with an impeccable work ethic. He is survived by his mother, Tracy Barke; sisters, Angelina Barker Mullins, Annmarie Olnhausen, Misty Donahue; grandfather, Bruce Latimer; former wife, Michelle Rakestraw; two sons, James Dallas Rakestraw and Carter James Rakestraw;
uncles, Mike Rakestraw, Cole Barker; cousins, Rachael Barker, Cole Barker, Ryan Rakestraw, Dustin Rakestraw, Matt Rakestraw, Anthony and Triff Demitroff, Jacob, Brendon, Payton, Naudia, Byron, Gabriel, Oliva; aunt Carol Demitroff; numerous nieces and nephews and special friend, Rob Decker. Private funeral services will be held for his family with burial in Ferncliff Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.
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Sara C
April 15, 2021
James will be greatly missed. You were such a kind hearted person who would do anything for anyone. God gained a special angel.
Dianna Camp
April 14, 2021
Your always going to be my little man !
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