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DONALD RACKLEY
AGE: 51 ASBURY PARK
Donald Rackley (Bucky), 51, of Asbury Park, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at home. He was born Jan. 7, 1959 in Long Branch to Donald Rackley Sr. and Elsie V. Rackley. Donald was a lifelong resident of Asbury Park and dearly respected by family and friends. He graduated from Asbury Park High School and attended Norfolk State College in Norfolk, Va. Donald was employed at TFH Publications in Neptune City for eight years.
He was predeceased by his mother, Elsie V. Rackley; and grandmother, Evelyn K. Dickey. Donald is survived by his two daughters, Teniece and Takia Rackley, both of New York; 3 sisters, Shirley Gordon of Locust Grove, Ga., Donna Toomer of McDonough, Ga., and Sandy Clanton of East Windsor; father, Donald Rackley Sr. of Long Branch; a loving aunt, Gladys Hilliard of Tinton Falls; and a host of nieces, nephews, a great-niece and a great-nephew.
Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17 until the time of the funeral at 12 noon at James H. Hunt Funeral Home, Asbury Park. Interment will be at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Rackley
Virgie Landrum
January 8, 2021
As I fondly remember you, I am very sad, but smiling too. The years that you have been gone from this earthly place probably doesn't compare to your heavenly place. One would think, I'd be over your sudden loss, but NO!!
I will always treasure our time(s) together.. Norfolk State University to Asbury Park NJ to Lynchburg, VA
Even though I was your "pickle head" it was some of my Best moments.
Annese Powell
February 9, 2011
To Sandy and the entire Rackley Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Bucky's passing. He was so kind. I remember
him as a little boy who loved his dog.
He was the only boy in the family and the "baby", so I know that made him special to all of you. May God comfort your hearts as you remember how blessed you were by his wonderful
life.
With Sincerest Sympathy,
January 17, 2011
To The Entire Rackley Family,
With Deepest Sympathy on the lost of "Bucky", his bright smile will be truly missed my many.
God bless and remember, keep your faith strong .
Peace
Velda Harris
henry james
January 17, 2011
we've lost agood man,brother,father and son. R.I.P buck luv u always...........
leslie toby
January 16, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
walternadine toby
January 16, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 16, 2011
To Donna, Shirley, Sandy and the entire Rackley Family, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. Pamela Sandifer (Old Bridge NJ)
Irene Sandifer
January 16, 2011
May God, who watches over us and hears us when we pray, be very near to give you strength and comfort you today - May he bless and keep you within his loving care, and may it help you just to know that he is always there.
Love Irene
Sean Sandifer
January 16, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
January 16, 2011
My Prayers and Condolences to Donna,Shirley,Sandy and the Rackley family. Bucky will be greatly missed.
May God bless you all. Linda & Elliot Gordon
January 16, 2011
To the family of Donald: You are in my prayers and I have only loving memories of Donald. May all you pain and suffering be at an end and you enjoy the love of GOD.
Leslie Williams
Dawn Corbin
January 15, 2011
RIP Buckey! My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the family.
Leonard Holland
January 15, 2011
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Rackley family. I knew Bucky since elementry school I haven't seen him since high school. May he rest in peace.
Julia Wyckoff
January 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Buckey,s passing. He was a good friend of mine. I will NEVER forget him or the many games of scrabble we played together,love you Bucky,and God Bless your family
william Hill
January 15, 2011
My deepest condolences to the 'Donald Racley' family.I will for EVER remember you, bucky, and never forget our friendship.Our day's going to the asbury park, middle school.May GOD BLESS YOU, AND YOUR BELOVED FAMILY...William Hill, Richmond Hill, Ga,
William Hill
January 15, 2011
Rip my dear brother, and friend, you will be forever, remembered.And never forgotten, i will keep you and family, in my thought's,as well as my prayer's...Love you bucky; may 'god' bless you, and your beloved family...'William Hill' [Ga]...
Anthony Bond
January 14, 2011
RIP My Brother... You Will Be Dearly Missed By All Those Who Have Come To Know You. My Sincere Condolence To The Entire Family... Anthony Bond (GA)...
Clevette Hill
January 14, 2011
My condolences to Teniece and Takia and the entire family, I have not seen Bucky in a long time, but I was very fond of him and had a great time with him as a friend, he will be truly missed "not in sight but in our presence" R.I.P Clevette Hill (Neptune, NJ)
sharon stewart
January 14, 2011
My heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to Donalds daughters Teniece and Takia, Sisters Sandy, Donna, Shirley. The memories of Donald I will hold near and dear to my Heart he is and will always be my Best Friend! I will Miss Him!!" Love You Bucky" Sharon Stewart( Neptune, NJ)
Virgie Landrum
January 14, 2011
He who has gone, so I but cherish your precious memory.. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel. Thrity-four years Buc we've shared OUR dreams, now I'll look forward to talking to you in MY dreams. Just know, wherever you may go, No matter where you are,
I will never be far away.
Love you forever.. RIP,
January 14, 2011
My condolences to the entire Rackley family. I will always remember the times Buckey spent at our house, visiting my brother (Hughes), cracking jokes and laughling.It was on Comstock where he became like a brother to me and a son to my mom. He will be greatly missed. May you Rest in Peace.
Janice Parker & Family
Donna Mason
January 14, 2011
My deepest regrets and condolences to the entire family. I have known Buckey for well over 30 years and remember his warm personality, respectful manner, and humorous nature. In fact, I visited his mother often (before her passing) and enjoyed spending time chatting and sharing stories. May God bless you and bring you peace and comfort during these difficult times.
elzie walker jr
January 14, 2011
my most heartfelt condolences to the rackley family i knew donald (bucky) since elementry school he was a real happy go lucky person who always had a bright smile i will miss him may god grant him everlasting peace and may your family gain comfort in knowing he is in gods hands
Quinton June
January 14, 2011
My condolences the the Rackley family. I haven't seen Bucket in many years but remember our times in school and at the Boy's Club fondly. Rest in Peace Buckey.
Leslie Ann Murphy
January 14, 2011
My Prayers and Condolences to Sandy, Donna, Shirley and The Rackley Family,
I remember, Donald and all of us growing up on as neighbors. He will never be forgotten!! God Bless all and may Donald rest in peace!!!
Leondray Bell
January 14, 2011
our condolences to the family. will always remember you,especially those end- around plays when you would out run everybody to the endzone during our pop warner days. we love you man and will miss you dearly. rest in peace. Leondray Bell and family.
January 14, 2011
My Prayers go out to the Racklet Family, Buckey, I will never forget you, your smile, laugh and your voice go fly with the angels,Your memories will become ever lasting treasures and they will forever live with me, Give Yous Mom a bidg hug for me! Debbie Walker and Family!
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