Dekota Joe Rakestraw
Dekota Joe Rakestraw
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Dekota Joe Rakestraw, beloved son and brother, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the age of 28. He was born on June 16, 1997 to Donnie Rakestraw and the late Margie Joanne Rakestraw.
Along with his father, he is survived by his siblings, Dustin Horace Rakestraw, Cindy Diane, Kristie Nicole, Jennifer Deanne, and Robert Alverson.
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690 Southport Road P.O. Box 6424, Roebuck, SC 29376
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