Christopher Marshall Rakes, 57, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, after a tough battle with pancreatic cancer.  Born to Curtis E. and Anne Routten Rakes, Chris was a lifelong resident of Hampton.  He worked for many years at Andrea's and Ricco's Pizza in Hampton making the best pizza in Hampton Roads. Chris enjoyed spending his days with his three granddaughters and was affectionately known and loved as Poopaw. He was an avid follower of the Grateful Dead and a wealth of musical knowledge. He also loved watching the Washington Commanders on football Sunday.

Chris is preceded in death by his parents, Anne and Curtis Rakes. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Taralyn Warren Rowe and her husband, Eric; grandchildren, Madilyn, Emily, and Katherine Rowe; brothers, Curtis E. Rakes, Jr. and wife, Susanne and Michael S. Rakes and wife, Valerie; aunt, Sandra Midkiff; uncle, Liv Whiting; nephews, Shawn Rakes and Steven Rakes; as well as many cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, downtown Hampton.  Please wear your favorite tie dye t-shirt to honor Chris' love for the Grateful Dead.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society click here to donate .