Roger was a true West Virginian who loved his hillside in Lester, played horse shoes and was known to say “It’s pretty but it ain’t West Virginia” anytime he traveled. He was a retired coal miner of 41 years.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son; Roger Rakes and wife Patricia of Rockport, TX, daughter; Jennifer Gibson and husband Michael of Maple Fork, WV, grandkids; Brandon Gibson and fiancé Cheyenne, Halie Snuffer and husband John, Alyssa Gibson all of Beckley, WV, Emily and Ashley Rakes of Rockport, TX, great-grandkids; Carter Gibson and Ellie Snuffer of Beckley, WV, and sisters; Treva Wahl and husband Don, Ramona Irvin and husband Pete both of Lester, WV, Peggy Trent and husband Larry of Dover, DE.
Rogers services will be held Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 2 PM with Pastor Dale Birchfield officiating. The family will receive visitors from 12 PM until the time of the service. The burial will take place after the service at Mt. Tabor cemetery. Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive of Beckley is honored to be serving the Rakes family.
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