Garland Eugene Rakes' Obituary
Garland Eugene Rakes of Gainesville, formerly of Eustis, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the age of 81 years. He proudly served his country in the US Navy, serving in Germany. Garland moved to central Florida in 1950 from Hawkinsville, Georgia. He was a retired independent truck driver. He loved trucks and owned a semi as well as a pick-up truck. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Garland was affectionately known as “Buddy” by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth on May 17, 2015. Garland is remembered and will be dearly missed by his sister and brother-in-law, Josie and Delbert McCarty of Tavares and sister, Mary Ellen McCullers of Eastman, Georgia.
Family and friends are invited to gather for viewing on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.
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