Thomas Acie Rasnake

Thomas Acie Rasnake, age 87, of Bland, Virginia, formerly of Richlands, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in a Roanoke, Virginia Veterans hospital following an extended illness. Acie was born June 17, 1936, in Leemaster, Virginia, and was the son of the late James William Rasnake and Fannie Davis Rasnake. After graduating high school, he served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he was trained to be a mechanic. After his discharge, Acie worked as a mechanic for several dealerships in the local area. He took college classes to earn his degree as an electrician and would do electrical repairs and construction. It seemed he was a Jack of all trades, and eventually bought owned, and operated the WYRV radio station. Even in retirement he could not just sit down and enjoy his life, so he worked for many years as an assistant funeral director. Acie’s one true love was his family, he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a proud member of the Cedar Bluff Masonic Lodge #260 AF&AM and had just been presented with his 50-year membership pin. Acie was a proud member of Ivy Springs Baptist Church and was a loyal Trustee of the church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred Campbell Rasnake; siblings, Emma Gay Rasnake Miller, Gladys Faye Rasnake Baldwin, Hazel Marie Rasnake, Delores Rasnake, and Ernest Junior Rasnake. Those remaining to carry on his loving spirit are: His daughters: Debra Rasnake LaFountain and her husband, Keith of Port St. Lucie, FL Sherry Rasnake Monk and her husband, Bobby of Talbott, TN Son, Kenneth Rasnake, and his wife, Rebecca of Bland, VA Brother, Dewey Rasnake of Virginia Grandchildren: Matthew Monk, Adrienne Climo, Brandon LaFountain, Emma Rasnake, Abigail Rasnake, Madeline Rasnake, and Annabell Rasnake. Great-grandchildren: Mia Antonio, Carter Climo, and Jordan Climo The funeral service for Thomas Acie Rasnake will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Phillip Cook and Keith LaFountain officiating. Interment will follow at the Gibson Cemetery in Bee, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Rasnake, Ben Baldwin, Brandon LaFountain, Matthew Monk, Sheldon Mooney, Will Adams, and Darrell Campbell. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Michael Rasnake, James Rasnake, Mickey Shortt, Rickey Shortt, and Chris Rasnake. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening beginning at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Military rites will be conducted by the Casey-Shortt VFW Post# 9640 on Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Thomas Acie Rasnake

June 17, 1936 - October 21, 2023