Dewitt Franklin Rachels, Sr., 61, of Coxville Road, Thomson, Georgia entered into rest Tuesday, December 26, 2006 in Augusta, Georgia.

Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 29 at Beggs Funeral Home in Lincolnton with the Rev. Paul Reviere officiating.

Mr. Rachels was born in Aiken, South Carolina and he was a member of Raysville Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Linda Rachels; a son, Dewitt Franklin (Frankie) Rachels, Jr. and wife, Linda; a daughter, Debra Denice Johnson and husband, David; grandchildren, Christina Kenzel, Skylar R. Johnson, and Savannah Rachels; and a great-grandchild, Jenna Kenzel.

Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.