Lawrence Rackley

1931 - 2019

Lawrence Rackley obituary, 1931-2019, Modesto, CA

Lawrence Rackley

1931 - 2019

BORN

1931

DIED

2019

Lawrence Rackley Obituary

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Rackley, Lawrence D.
August 28, 1931-June 15, 2019
Lawrence D. Rackley passed away on June 15, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born on August 25, 1931 in Modesto, CA to parents Martin and Helen Rackley. He was preceded in death by his parents and also five siblings. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Judith Rackley and his children, Janet Boyd, Stephanie Vitt, Julie Hunt, Randall DeHart, Rod DeHart and Richard DeHart. In addition to his wife and children, he is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Lawrence was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Later in his career, he worked as a purchasing agent for Industrial Electrical, Wille Electric and was co-owner of The Dented Chef. Lawrence was an avid 49ers and San Francisco Giants fan. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, to know him was to love him.
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rackley family. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 10:30am at San Joaquin National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer's Association and Optimal Hospice.
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May 3, 2020

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June 23, 2019

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June 22, 2019

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Elizabeth Layton

May 3, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family. Sorry its nearly a year late.

Eileen Radanovich

June 23, 2019

Sorry for your loss, may the happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Sending prayers

Pam Berg

June 22, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed knowing Larry and being his bocce ball partner. I will miss his quiet spirit and his smile.

Art Bass

June 22, 2019

I remember Larry at Wille Electric, we were both past Presidents of The Purchasing Association, we used to visit at The Dented Chef, Larry was a great guy, My sincere sympathies to Judith and the family, sincerely, Art Bass

Melissa Autrand-Salach

June 21, 2019

Sorry for the loss of Larry. I met Larry many years ago with my dad( Albert Autrand). May he rest in peace. Larry always took time to visit with dad and I in later years at the houseware shop.

Dan Crook

June 21, 2019

Larry will be missed! He was the best little league coach a boy could ask for!

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