Photo courtesy of Bassett Funeral Service - Bassett
Bassett, Virginia
Oct 24, 1953 – Jul 31, 2019
David Lee “Bull” Rakes Sr., passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born in Michigan on October 24, 1953 to the late Oscar and Lois Rakes. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Telles and two brothers, Clarence Allen Rakes and Jimmy Rakes.
David is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, JoAnn Rakes; son, David Lee Rakes Jr.; two daughters, Kimberly Dawn Wilson and Michelle Spencer; five grandchildren, David Lee Rakes III, Peyton Rakes, Bethany Wilson, Alex Wilson and Austin Telles; a brother, Marvin Rakes; two sisters, Phyllis Mabry and Connie Nichols and several nieces and Nephews.
Read MoreHe was a good man. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Melonie Mabry Hodges
August 06, 2019 | Ridgeway, VA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
lewis and lisa underwood
August 06, 2019 | Bassett
lewis underwood
August 06, 2019 | Bassett, VA | Friend
Sorry for you loss.
Shane Bowman
August 06, 2019 | Lambertville, MI | Family
PRAYERS FOR AUSTIN & ALL THE FAMILY. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL.
KENNETH L. & DEBRA MEADOWS
August 05, 2019 | Martinsville, VA
So hard to believe Bull is gone. Ronnie & I are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. He was like a brother to Ronnie. We love yall.
Ronnie and Bonnie Wagoner
August 05, 2019 | Bassett, VA | Friend
Prayers from the entire Boyd family
Lonnie Boyd jr
August 05, 2019 | Bassett, VA | Friend
Prayers for you and your family to have strength and peace in your time of need..
Lonnie Boyd
August 05, 2019 | Bassett, VA | Friend
Prayers for strength, courage and God's touch to all the family.
Cathie Law
August 04, 2019 | Axton, VA | Family