Frankie Shrakes, Jr.

Frankie Shrakes, Jr.

Frankie Shrakes, Jr., age 74, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1948, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank Shrakes and Velma “Dolly” McDaniel Shrakes. He married Gail L. Guffey on June 6, 1966, at Fort Scott. Frankie worked for 25 years at Peerless Products in Fort Scott. He had a knack for working on engines, and following his retirement from Peerless, he operated his own small engine repair shop. In his younger days, Frankie enjoyed playing softball and racing go-carts and stock cars. He also enjoyed fishing and occasionally participated in area bass tournaments. He attended Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Shrakes of Fort Scott, Heidi Dixon (Rob) also of Fort Scott and DiAnna Dakon (Ronald) of Smithville, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Ricky Ann Vargas (Ariel), Austin Shelden, Alek Shelden (Megan), Ashton Dixon. Jacob Mein, Nickolas Dakon, and Skylar Dakon; three great-grandchildren, Lola, Santiago and Laney Vargas. Also surviving are four brothers, John “Duke” Zabrinas, Donald Shrakes, Ronnie Shrakes, and Larry Shrakes and three sisters, Carol Shrakes, Kathy Shrakes and Janet Shrakes and a special cousin J.R. Stewart (Wendy) of Fort Scott. Frankie was preceded in death by his wife, Gail, on Oct. 7, 2022.

Rev. Virgil Peck will conduct funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.