Charles Henry Rakes

Charles Henry Rakes, Sr., 91, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Born in Sun, West Virginia, he lived most of his life in Clarksville, TN before moving to Valrico, FL in 1996. He moved to Eustis in 2001. He retired from the US Army as a Master Sergeant, serving for over 26 years, during Korea & Vietnam. Charles was a member of the American Legion Post #76 Tavares, FL and Midway Baptist Church, Leesburg. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Carmen Corina Rakes, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, Charles H. (Honsoon) Rakes, Jr., Alexandria, VA, James R. Rakes, Umatilla, FL; daughter, Julie A. (David) Tarrents, Clarksville, TN; 2 brothers - Bill Rakes of West Virginia, Daniel Rakes of the Carolinas; sister, Melody Rakes of West Virginia; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Price. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 5:00 till 7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post #76, Post Office Box 1115, Tavares, FL 32778 or to Midway Baptist Church, 32707 Blossom Lane, Leesburg, FL 34788. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.