Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Obituary - William Howard Rackley Jr.

William Howard Rackley Jr., of Nevada, passed away Friday January 20, 2017 at Freeman West in Joplin, MO. Willie was born December 16, 1956 in Nevada, Missouri to William Howard Rackley, Sr. and Betty Sue (Hill) Rackley.

Willie loved trains, listening to Johnny Cash and Alabama music. He would dance in his chair to the beat of the music. 

Willie also enjoyed sitting on the front porch swinging. At home, he would sit and roll crayons back and forth on the table. Willie was the light of his mom, dad, and sisters’ lives. When his mom and dad passed away his sister took care of him until she was no longer able. At that time he moved into Medicalodges in Nevada. He was known as “Pumpkin”.

Survivors include one sister, Loretta S. Rackley, Nevada; Stanley and Sue Hill, Milo, MO; Lillie Hill; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, and Danny Hill.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday January 27, 2017 at Medicalodges in Nevada.

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