Mr. Louie Dale Rackley, Sr., age 86, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Elyria, Ohio. Services for Mr. Rackley will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, February 11, graveside, in Union Springs Cemetery, 355 Union Springs Road, Whigham, Georgia 39897.
Louie Dale Rackley, Sr. was born March 27, 1939, to Leslie Earl Rackley and Jenny Lee Sutton Rackley, in Climax, Georgia. He grew up there and graduated from Climax High School. He married the love of his life, Betty Ruth Chason Perkins, and they shared their lives together for 66 years. Dale worked as a Journeyman Lineman for Georgia Power before his retirement. He was good at his job and was an instructor on pole climbing. He and his wife were Seven Day Adventist and attended church in Colquitt and Thomasville. Mr. Rackley loved his family dearly and will be deeply missed.
Louie Dale Rackley, Sr. is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth Rackley and his children and their families, Monty Rackley (Rosemary), Rachel Cofer, and Jason Charles Rackley (Astri). He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Louie Dale Rackley, Jr.
Online condolences may be sent at www.Coxiveyfuneralhome.com. Cox-Ivey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.