Joseph “Joe” Lee Rape

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Lee Rape, 71, of Baconton and formerly of LaFayette, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Following the services he will be laid to rest in Mt. Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Baconton. Born June 11, 1948, in Walker County, Mr. Rape was the son of the late Aquillie and Clara Inez Mann Rape. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing and was Christian by faith. Above all, he loved his family and will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include his children, Jennifer Bass (Chester) of Baconton and Joseph Rape (Tina) of Statesboro; grandchildren, David (Lindsay), Jaimie (Brent), Samantha (Zane), Joey (Ashley), Nathan, Trinity, and Tucker; his beloved great-grandchildren; 5 sisters and 1 brother. Hall and Hall Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the Rape family. Hall and Hall Funeral Home Albany, GA 229/883-3864