Gregory Gene Rackliff
OAKLAND – Gregory Gene Rackliff, 75, went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, after a sudden and brief battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 14, 1950, in Farmington where he also attended school. He was one of 11 children. His first marriage was to Crystal Trafton, sharing three children. He later married his wife Lorelei Hall.
His family will always cherish the great memories such as camping, riding on the old army truck, the late nights smelting, riding our horse, Domingo, and all the small calves we raised. We had many adventures including building snow sculptures, sliding and ending our days with fudge and popcorn.
Later in life, he enjoyed watching NASCAR races and other sports along with exploring a good antique store. He was an active member of the Winslow Baptist Church and always encouraged his children to help others, as he did.
He worked several years at Dexter Shoe, drove both a milk and bread truck, managed Payless Shoes in Augusta and spent several years at Hammond Lumber.
He is survived by his wife Lorelei; mother-in-law Elizabeth Susi; siblings, Stanley and wife Lisa of Wilton, Raynold and wife Elnora of Wilton, Nelson and wife Mary of Chesterville, and Peggy of Lewiston; children, Lori Drodge and husband Doug of Pownal, Chad Rackliff and wife Janice of Harmony, Lisa Rackliff Rice and husband James of Harmony, Brad Bussell and wife Brandy of Harmony; grandchildren, Elizabeth Rackliff and significant other Nick Champney of Skowhegan (and their dog, Sam), Chayse Cushing and wife Caroline of Fairfield, Jessie Cushing of Texas, Bree Fitzgerald and husband Spencer of Harmony, Brody Bussell and significant other Simon Liszka of Winslow, Maverick Rice and significant other Kory Bouthillier of Corinna, Montana Rice of Harmony, and Nathaniel Rackliff of Harmony; great-grandchildren, Charlie and Irene Cushing and Natalie Liszka; step-children, Rebecca Hall of Virginia, Sarah Pickell and husband Travis of Sidney and Katie Hall of Winslow; grandchildren, Sofia Adractas of Virginia, Loukas Adractas of Virginia, Anthony Pickell of Sidney, Kayla and Sam Saunders and children of Florida and Ben Thomas of Winslow; and many nieces and nephews that were special to him.
He was predeceased by his father Leon Rackliff and wife Ida, mother Bertha Cox (Bachelder) and husband Frank; brothers: Dennis, Buddy, Dale, and Neil, sisters, Beverly Trafton and Nancy Knight; and a very special couple to him, Virginia and Burlin Trafton.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Winslow Baptist Church, 1040 Augusta Road, Winslow, with Pastor Larry Lakey officiating. A gathering with light refreshments will be held in the fellowship hall following the service. All are welcome.
To leave a message of kindness or to share a memory, please visit http://www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsfield.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be given to:
Teen Challenge
11 Hudson Lane
Winthrop, ME, 04364
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