Clark Funeral Home Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Danny Rakestraw, age 77, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born on January 4, 1936 in Hiram, GA to the late Amos and Louise Elizabeth Rakestraw. He was a Division Manager at Lockheed, retiring after 30 years of service. Danny drove a school bus for Paulding County Schools for 50 years and served on the School Board. He was a Navy veteran, a Mason, a Shriner and a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Preceding him in death was his wife of 32 years, Mary Ann Lee Rakestraw who passed away in 1987 and his brothers, Amos Jr., Ansel and Bennie. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Benson Rakestraw; a son and daughter-in-law, Dan & Sharon Rakestraw of Kennesaw; a daughter, Beth Black of Dallas; a step-daughter, Tandra Lewis and her husband, Wayne of Powder Springs, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tyre Rakestraw of Dallas, Bobby & Faye Rakestraw of Hiram and Mike & Carol Rakestraw of Hiram; grandchildren, Rebecca Black Taylor, Wayne Black, Brian Llewallyn, Kris Llewallyn, Bethany Lewis, Isaac Lewis, John Lewis, Levi Lewis and Anna Elizabeth Lewis; 6 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.,at Clark Funeral Home with Wayne Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church of Dallas Building Fund, 401 Main St., Dallas, Georgia 30132. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com) Link to post Share on other sites
Canyon Ridge Gal Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 RIP, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites
rednekkhikkchikk Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Danny was definitely one of a kind & had an awesome sense of humor. He will be missed. Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernScarlett Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Someone as special as "Danny" will never be forgotten. Danny will remain in our hearts forever. Link to post Share on other sites
crossroads Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Rest in peace Danny. You were always one of the good guys, and will be missed by many people. Link to post Share on other sites
jan tripcony Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Our prayers go out to Beth and family at this very difficult time. Danny was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace Danny, you were one of the best Link to post Share on other sites
Bigun3026 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 RIP Danny. And a heartfelt "Thank You" for taking such good care of both my kids all those years on your bus. You were special, and you will be greatly missed. Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Danny you will be missed.... you were a wonderful person. who touched a lot of lives.. Link to post Share on other sites
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