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Zellar Rakes Obituary

Zellar Rakes, 84 of Rocky Mount, Va., and formerly of Tanyard Village, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was a United States Army and Marine Veteran of World War II and was retired from Stanleytown Furniture. Mr. Rakes was born June 14, 1925, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Rakes. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Hankins. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Randy Jefferson; son, Mark Rakes and friend, Sherin; former wife, Margaret Rakes; grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Clary and husband, Mike; brothers, Nelson Rakes and Paul Rakes; sister, Ruby Cash and husband, Cecil; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park with Military Honors by American Legion Post #6. Special thanks to Franklin Healthcare Center and Red Oak Manor for their care and concern. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society. His family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service, exclusive provider for Veteran's & Family Memorial Care, Rocky Mount. www.florafuneralservice.com

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2009.

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Linda Quinn

September 19, 2009

Ann,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am very sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your Dad. Cherish your good memories.

Judy Scott Crook

September 18, 2009

Mr. Rakes was such a sweet man.
He was always so full of life and he never met a stranger. I always looked forward to seeing and talking to him.
My thoughts and prayers are wtih you.

September 17, 2009

Ann,

So sorry about your father. Always loved to see him and listin to him talk. Mr Rakes was afine person and loved by many.

Mary Frances Carter C. Potter

Becky Shilling

September 17, 2009

I have known Mr.Rakes since I was a little girl,he will be missed very much.My thoughts and prayers go out to his daughter Ann.I love you and will miss you Mr.Rakes,you always made me laugh.God Bless you and your love ones.

Mary Ann Sawyer Bowles

September 17, 2009

Ann sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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