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Dorothy Honaker Obituary

Dorothy M. Honaker Ray M. Honaker NORFOLK - Ray H. Honaker, 83, and Dorothy M. Honaker, 83, passed away in Lake Placid, Fla., this past year after extended illnesses. Ray was a former news and radio personality with WTAR radio and TV in Norfolk who devoted the latter half of his life to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the United Methodist Church in Florida. Dorothy was his constant companion and confidant for 63 years. Both are survived by three sons, Mark Honaker and wife Jan, Warren Honaker and wife Mary and Robin Honaker and wife Susan. One son, David Honaker and a daughter, Chris Platt preceded them in death. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Amy Davis, Raegan Disharoon, Jason Honaker and a multitude of great- grandchildren. A ceremony to intern their ashes will be conducted by the Rev. Meredith Garrett at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Friday, July 9, at 10 a.m. Friends are invited and any inquiries should be directed to Mark Honaker at (757) 721-3505.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2010.

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