Lafe Eugene Rinker

Lafe Eugene Rinker was born on Feb. 23, 1977, to Kenneth and Sonya (Garner) Rinker and departed from this life on June 28, 2026.

He is survived by his wife, Angela and his two daughters, Ada and Laken; parents-in-law, Frank and Joyce Hooten; two brothers-in-law, Robert (Valerie) Hooten and Pete Archer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Sonya Rinker, his sister, Serena Archer, his nephew, Kolton Real and niece, Kaylie Real.

A graveside service under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon was held on Wednesday, July 1, at the Campground Cemetery in Chesapeake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Rinker Girls Family Memorial at Simmons Bank in Mt. Vernon.