George was a carpenter and a United States Army Veteran.
He is survived by 1 Son; Franklin Shane Rakes of Gallipolis; 2 Daughters; Lesta Waston Harian of South Bloomfield and Angela Cowles of Gallipolis; 3 Brothers; Sonny (Leslie) Sansom of Superior, AZ, Sammy Sansom of Wayne, WV, and Bernard (Pat) Sansom of Wayne, WV; 1 Sister; Ruth Marcum of Vinton; 1 Grandchild; Devin Rakes of Gallipolis and several additional Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild; Charles David Corbett. He is also survived by several Nieces and Nephews and Great Nephews and Nieces; special friend; Susie O’Connor of Gallipolis and by many friends at Holzer Apartments.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM. Saturday January 31, 2015 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 PM. until the time of service.
Military Funeral Honors will be presented by the Gallia County Funeral Detail.
In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to the funeral home to help with George’s funeral expenses.
An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com