Name: Roy "Tom" Rakes Date: June 28th, 1931 - December 29th, 2009 Obituary: ADRIAN – Roy “Tom” Rakes, age 78 of Adrian, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Toledo Hospital. Roy was born June 28, 1931, in Sophia, West Virginia, the son of Harry and Geneva (Vipperman) Rakes. During the Korean Conflict, Tom served his country in the United States Marines. On October 16, 1954, he married Elsie Hooker. Elsie, his wife of 55 years, survives. Tom worked at Stubnitz Greene and Hoover Ball Bearing. He also worked at Tecumseh Products, retiring after several years. An outdoorsman, Tom enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was an avid reader. Most importantly, Tom treasured his family. In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his children: Bettie (Guy) Guinn of Kentucky; Roger (Tammy) Rakes, Pattie (Terry) McKenzie, both of Adrian; and Teresa (Greg) Butchart of Tipton; seven grandchildren: Stacy, Stephanie, Keegan, Kristin, Collin, Danielle, and Devin; one great granddaughter, Daisy; and siblings, Eunice Bowman, Margie Gier, Ruby Keith and Charlie Rakes, all of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ronnie Rakes, and siblings, Bonnie, Nellie, Lloyd, Oscar, Albert, and Nancy. The funeral service for Roy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Burdine officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday, January 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. You may also send condolences to his family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Visitations: 1:00PM to 4:00PM on Friday, January 1st, 2010 at Wagley Funeral Home (map/driving directions) Services: In-state at 10:00AM, Service at 11:00AM at Wagley Funeral Home on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Fairfield Cemetery 7011 South Adrian Hwy. Adrian, MI 49221 (map/driving directions)