He is survived by his wife Angela Lynn Croney Rackley of the family home in Alton, MO; two sons: Gregory James Rackley of Myrtle, MO and Bradley Jason Rackley of Springfield, MO; three grandchildren; Shaylee Delean Rackley (fiancé Zech Trammell) of Alton, MO, Allison Mae Rackley & Liam James Rackley of Myrtle MO, a great-grandson Arizona Wes Trammell of Alton, MO three sisters: Janet Rackley (Branson, MO), Patti Collins (Alton, MO), Nancy Rackley Pickney (husband Kevin) (Pittsburg, MO), and a brother Mark Rackley (wife Kristie) (Alton, MO) ; mother-in-law Lillie Croney (Myrtle, MO), brother-in-law Jeffrey Croney (fiancé Michelle Lee) (Couch, MO), and sister-in-law Amy Story (husband Kary) (Pocahontas, AR) and several nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents James & Jo Ella Rackley, maternal grandparents Reverend Clarence & Berlie Hall Dodson, paternal grandparents James & Lena Mitchell Rackley, father-in-law Charles Croney and numerous aunts and uncles.
Mike was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. Mike was a hard worker, always providing for his family. He was an avid hunter and mister fix-it. He just took care of everything. He was a good musician and singer, with bluegrass being his favorite. He was a good Christian man who was a friend to many.
Family night will be held Tues. June 27 at Clary Funeral home from 6-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Wed. June 28 at 10:00am at Centerpoint Church of God of Prophecy at Junction 142 & HH Myrtle, MO with Pastor Jake Lawrence and Reverend Edward Casey officiating. Burial will be at Cottoncreek Cemetary in Couch, MO under direction of Clary Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Daniel Weyland, Jon Hollis, Seth Collins, Evan Ruch, Derrek Rackley, JR Bennett, Honorary Pallbearers: Ray Ginder Mark Rackley, Jeffrey Croney, Travis Hollis,
