Clark Funeral Home Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) RAKESTRAW John Wesley Rakestraw, age 50, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born on August 8, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother,Katherine “Trink” Rakestraw. Mr. Rakestraw is the owner of Raker Construction Co. of Dallas, GA. Mr. Rakestraw was also the director of Georgian Bank and owner of JWR Land and Cattle Co., Rockmart GA. He was a member of Bartlett Lodge #139 F&AM; Scottish Rite Valley of Atlanta; Yaarab Shrine Temple, Atlanta; Paulding County Nobility Club; Polled Hereford Association; First Baptist Church, Dallas, GA. Survivors include his wife Sharon Tibbitts Rakestraw; son and daughter-in-law, John Wade Rakestraw & his wife, Lindsey of Dallas, GA.; son Joshua Wesley Rakestraw of Rockmart, GA; son Jacob Weston Rakestraw of Rockmart, GA; father Tyre Louis Rakestraw of Rockmart, GA; brother, Tyre Rakestraw, Jr. and his wife Doris of Dallas, GA; sister Janet Peppers of Dallas, GA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at 2 p.m., from the First Baptist Church of Dallas, with Reverend Todd Tibbitts and Reverend Greg Potts officiating. Interment will follow in Narroway Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dan Davis, Johnny Aiken, Steve Findley, Tom Boatman, Art Ragsdale, Ricky Rakestraw,Keith Butler and Steve Turner. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Rakestraw, Keith Rakestraw, Dan Rakestraw, Robin Rakestraw, Von Rakestraw and Lance Rakestraw. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the John Wesley Rakestraw Memorial Fund c/o Georgian Bank 3270 Florence Rd, Powder Springs Ga, 30127. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com Edited February 4, 2008 by Clark Funeral Home Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoMom Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 RIP Wesley - you were a wonderful man who contributed so much and you will be so missed. Prayers for comfort for Sharon, John, Josh, Jake, Tyre and Doris, and Janet and the rest of the family. Link to post Share on other sites
Bradybunchmom Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Rest in Peace. Prayers for this family. Link to post Share on other sites
Erin Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 My prayers are with this family. Link to post Share on other sites
EllieRose Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Prayers said for comfort for this family. May he rest in peace. Link to post Share on other sites
joemturner Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Just saw the picture of JWR's son & daughter-in-law on the cover of the local magazine yesterday. Very sad. Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Prayers for this family, He was a Great Person! Link to post Share on other sites
TripletMom Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Not listed in the obit, but ajc.com says that Mr. Rakestraw was also a member of the Board for the Paulding County Boys and Girls Club. I work at the corporate headquarters and I know that people who work with the kids like he did are very special people. I didn't know John Wesley. I know alot of his relatives! But, since I see that he was on this Board, I am impressed and grateful for his time with the kids. I know that being on the Board can be a tough job. I know that he probably didn't have alot of time with the kids as a Board member (but maybe he volunteered?). But, even a Board member impacts the daily lives of the children just in the decisions they make. Rakestraw Family: I am sorry for your loss. This man was taken entirely too soon. Tripletmom aka. Joann Redmond Link to post Share on other sites
kgragg Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Many prayers and thoughts for this family. May God be with you during this tragic time. Link to post Share on other sites
penguin Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends. So sorry for the loss. Martha Carver aka penguin Link to post Share on other sites
nogo Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 prayers said for the family Link to post Share on other sites
Erin Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Just saw the picture of JWR's son & daughter-in-law on the cover of the local magazine yesterday. Very sad. Aren't they beautiful? He has a beautiful family, inside and out. Link to post Share on other sites
armymom Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) RIP Wesley. Prayers for his family. Edited February 3, 2008 by Armymom Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Aren't they beautiful? He has a beautiful family, inside and out. You are absolutely correct. They are a beautiful family inside and out and they have quietly, yet effectively, done so many wonderful things for this county. Link to post Share on other sites
gtfamily Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 RIP Wesley, You will be sadly missed, our prayers are with your family, may the lord comfort them and help them cope with this terrible loss. ~~ The Thomason family~~ Link to post Share on other sites
Ford6wd60 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Our prayers are with the Rakestraw family. Please GOD help the family in this time of there loss. The Thomason's Link to post Share on other sites
fessy01 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hugs and prayers for the family for this terrible loss! The Corley's Link to post Share on other sites
SeaShell Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God gives you His comfort, Grace and Peace now and in the weeks to come. We love you guys. Lisa and Don Link to post Share on other sites
hulseytown Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my classmate. Rest in peace Wesley. Class of '75 Link to post Share on other sites
wedn03 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 RIP...Prayers said for the Rakestraw family Link to post Share on other sites
dthigpen259 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Prayers for the family. Link to post Share on other sites
QTee Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 RIP Link to post Share on other sites
GaLinemansWife Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thoughts and prayers for their family during this tragic time. Link to post Share on other sites
paulding89 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Such a tragic loss. Our prayers are with the entire Rakestraw family. Link to post Share on other sites
lostnana Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Wesley ,you will be missed greatly. May GOD ease some of your pain. Moss Family Link to post Share on other sites
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