John C Rakestraw Jr , January 13, 1940 — March 17, 2019

John C Rakestraw Jr (Hiram, Georgia, GA) January 13, 1940 March 17, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: January 13, 1940

Death date: March 17, 2019

Death place: Hiram, Georgia(GA), USA

Funeral Home: Clark Funeral Home

John C. Rakestraw, Jr., age 79, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born on January 13, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, to the late John and Irene Rakestraw. Mr. Rakestraw graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with an associate degree and went to work as a Civil Engineer for Georgia Department of Transportation.

He also joined the United States Navy and served his country bravely. He was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and was devoted to Jesus, his wife, children and grandchildren. John was larger than life and would speak to everyone in the room, if he knew you or not.

He wasn’t afraid to tell you the truth but did so with kindness and grace. As well as being a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, he greatly enjoyed golfing, anything to do with Georgia Tech, The United States Navy and traveling. Mr. Rakestraw is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters; Mary Owen and Geri Garmon.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Goolesby Rakestraw of Marietta, GA, sons, John “Jake” (Jennifer) Rakestraw of Marietta, GA, daughter, Sheila (Walter) Anderson of Acworth, GA, grandchildren; Lisa (Joe) Paintin, Matt (Somer) Anderson, Mark (Jessica) Anderson, John (Amy) Anderson, Maxwell Morales, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Rakestraw will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM from the Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Smith, Rev.

George Barnett, Rev. Jerry Atkins and Dr. Wayne Meadows officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service at Paulding Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit our website at www.

samclarkfuneralhome.com Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to: The Gary Sinise Foundation Web: www.

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death notice John C Rakestraw Jr January 13, 1940 — March 17, 2019

obituary notice John C Rakestraw Jr January 13, 1940 — March 17, 2019

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