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Lemuel Rakes Obituary
Lemuel “Lane” E. Rakes, 84, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 10, 1941, in Patrick County, Virginia, to the late Walter L. Rakes and Laura Hall Rakes.
In addition to his parents, Lane was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Rakes; five brothers, Orben Rakes, Hubert Rakes, Oscar Rakes, Randolph Rakes, and Richard Rakes; and six sisters, Edna Duncan, Marilyn Rakes, Altrude Shively, Mildred DeHart, Gaye Worley, and Judy Hale.
Lane was employed for many years at Tultex and later worked for the Henry County Refuse Department before retiring. He was also a registered barber and cut hair for many years. In his spare time, he found great joy in restoring and working on antique cars and trucks. He worked hard throughout his life and never missed an opportunity to enjoy time with friends.
Lane is survived by his son, Lee Rakes (Katie); two daughters, Jennifer Rakes and Bethany Rakes; five grandchildren, Jaedyn Rakes, Laura Love, Lily Newman, Rhys Rakes, and Avery Rakes; one great-grandson, Kobi Rakes; one brother, Cleo Rakes; one sister, Rena Lou Stone; his sister-in-law, Carol Rakes; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Home, with services to immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Rakes Family Cemetery in Woolwine, VA, weather permitting.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.bassettfuneralservice.com.
Bassett Funeral Service is honored to serve the Rakes family.
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Cleo McAlexander
February 22, 2026
Lane was a good neighbor. Always friendly with a smile. My folks, many many years ago, always talked highly of the Rakes family in Patrick County.
J. Lusk
February 13, 2026
Prayer to Lee and all of Lane's family.
David Musick
February 9, 2026
I am very sorry for your loss! While I did not know Mr. Rakes, I work with his son Lee and think highly of him. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Doug(Buster) Saul
February 6, 2026
Briefly knew Lane in my early teens when I used to hunt deer at Poplar Camp, on the Goode Rakes farm with Richard Rakes and his son Carlton Rakes of Wirtz VA. Good times back then, waking in the cabin early to the smell of coffee and bacon frying as Lane and the rest of the men were preparing for the day's hunt. He was a great fellow that I remember from those times. Condolences to the family of Lane. Doug Saul USAF Ret veteran. Princeton NC
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David Peters
February 4, 2026
Lane bought my first car from me way back in 1991. It was a 1970 Monte Carlo. He fixed it up really nice and then he sold it. Then later we both regretted letting that car go. He was a really nice man and I enjoyed talking about cars with him. Prayers for all of the family
Regina Washburn
February 4, 2026
Lane Rakes was my Neighbor for 29 years. He helped mow my grass and do other things for me. Prayers for his Son , and Daughter and all his Family and Friends.
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