Visitation: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Visitation Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Visitation Location: Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
2525 West Church Street
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, December 21, 2019
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
2525 West Church Street
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
William Warren “W.W.” Rackard, 99, of Orlando, departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2019. William was born on June 20, 1920 in Ocala, Florida to the late Rebecca B. and George Rackard. William moved to Orlando in the early 1950’s and began his teaching career. He was a proud graduate of Florida A&M College, and a member of the FAMU National Alumni Association. ‘W.W.’ was a retired educator of Orange County Public Schools. He taught for several years at both Jones and Maynard Evans High Schools. He was the instructor for the Diversified Cooperative Training Program, which prepared students for various career fields.
William was an active and faithful member of Mt. Olive AME Church, Orlando, where he served in various capacities. He also served in the US Army, earning several medals to include the World War II Victory Medal. He was a devoted father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
William is survived by his daughter, Maggie Walthour; sons, Delano Rackard, Mark (Kimberly) Rackard; brothers, George Rackard, Sr., David (Evelyn) Rackard; 8 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 from 10AM until services begin at 11:00AM, Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2525 West Church Street, Orlando with Pastor Mark E. Crutcher, officiating. Interment: Florida National VA Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
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Our sincere condolences Delano and your Family in the passing of your father!
Mark, We send our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. It is never easy to lose a parent, no matter their age. I pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult period.
LCH
Please accept my warmest condolences, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
It is my sincere sadness for the loss of your love one. I am so grateful to have known Mr. Rackard. He in so many ways instilled a sense of being someone who could succeed at anything I waned to do or be the best I could be. My symthany.
Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time! You can find comfort in the fine man you have become as an outcome of your father’s example.
Do not fear [anything], for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you;
I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’
Isaiah 41:10
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