Death date: Jul 11, 2013
RAKESTRAW, Richard L. Rakestraw, age 75, of Austell, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. Richard was preceded in death by his brothers, Roland and Larry Rakestraw. He is survived by his wife, Jane Rakestraw; sons and daughters-in Read Obituary
I Just looked up Richard and Jane today, to try to reach them, My heart was broken when i saw the Obituary for him. My Brother and I were just over the past weekend, talking about past memories, after reading on his memory wall, Connie Bell and I YES were Indeed two of Richard Jane's Children. There is nothing But Good things to say about this Family. My heart is as I said broken, but my LOVING memories will live forever.
I grew up on one side of Jane and Richard and my girlfriend Patsy grew up on the other side of them.....she and I were Jane and Richard's kids before they actually had kids of their own. We used to go over and practice cheerleading in their front yard as Richard had the BEST grass in the neighborhood and the flattest frontyard...... we would cheer and cheer and Jane and Richard would watch and laugh at us........by the time we grew out of our cheerleading stage and became teens they had begun a family of their own but they always treated us as if we belonged to them. We will miss you Richard. Our love to Jane, James, Jerry and Jason and families.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Anthony and Nancy Bell
I can still see you sitting on the tailgate of that white pick-up truck playing your banjo on peaceful summer evenings just before dusk. I have many fond childhood memories of growing up next door to you. Rest in peace. Jane, James, Jerry, Jason & family....you are all in my prayers. Stephany Crawford
Miss Jane, James, Jerry, Jason and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
Doug, Dale and Caleb Aligood
Jane and family, we are so sorry. you guys are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do let us know. we love u guys Jan Pless, Sarah Morgan and family
I am so sorry for your loss, Richard will be missed...love to you all.
Steve and I send you our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad...we are praying for your strength at this time.
Steve and Pat McCarty
Jane, Jason & Allison, your family is in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for y'all. We love ya.
