Jesse Ray Rakes, age 30

Lost to gun violence on August 28, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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  • Nickname:
    3 the bug😆
    5 Babe❤️
    1 buglets
    2 Jess
    1 Jesse Ray O Poko Tray
    1 Daddy-
  • Number of children:
    8 Makenzie Jo Rakes(age 5)
    2 makayla ray rakes
    1 makenzie jo rakes
    1 Ryan rakes 17
  • Personality:
    7 I was blessed to have him as my son I love you son
    6 Jesse was loved by many and a friend to all
    6 Jesse lived his life to the fullest fearlessly.
    6 Jesse loved to golf, work out, and had a great love for the outdoors.
    8 Jesse's favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys.
    7 Most of all Jesse loved his children very much and loved being a Daddy.
  • Occupation:
    6 Contractor
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  • Schools attended:
    7 Salt Lake Community College
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