Thomas-Rakestraw-Obituary

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Thomas "Tommy" Andrew Rakestraw

Bassett, Virginia

Aug 24, 1948 – May 9, 2024

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BORN
August 24, 1948
DIED
May 9, 2024
LOCATION
Bassett, Virginia

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Thomas “Tommy” Andrew Rakestraw of Bassett died Thursday, May 9, 2024, in the VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.  He was born August 24, 1948, to the late Joseph Andrew Rakestraw, Jr. and the late Ora Letha Edwards Rakestraw.  He was preceded in death by his sister Jo Ann Rakestraw.  


The family wishes to the express their gratitude to Tommy’s caregiver Mary Hunt, to his minister Susan Spangenberg, and to his church family at Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church.  


A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Burial Park, Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11:00am with Pastor Susan Spangenberg officiating.  


Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the family.

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I worked with Tommy for a short time at Hooker Furniture, I sure will miss him.

Tommy was such a wonderful well manored guy.always with a smile.he truly be missed by all who knew him.

Tommy, you will be missed.

Mr Thomas was a man whom believe in the Lord, I was blessed to have known him and to take care of him. To God be the glory.