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Jake Slusher Obituary
April 11, 1946 - November 27, 2020
Jake Richard Slusher, 74, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late J.C. Slusher and the late Frances Slusher of Radford.
He is survived by his loving wife, Julie Slusher, his son, Richie Slusher; grandson, Alex Slusher (Kellee); granddaughter, Jenna Slusher; brother, Jim Slusher (Lee); and many nieces and nephews.
Jake never met a stranger and was loved by everyone.
Thank you to the nurses and doctors at Lewis Gale Medical Center for their care and support during this time.
A celebration of Jake's life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com
Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
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Dick Lyons
December 13, 2020
Julie and family. So sorry to hear about Jakey. We had a lot of fond memories growing up. Take care and God bless.
Joe and Martha Mannon
December 4, 2020
I remember Jakie as a great athlete, and a fine person. Martha remembers him as a good friend and classmate. We offer our condolences to Jakie's family, and we are sure that you have many memories to cherish in the days ahead.
Wayne Brooks
December 3, 2020
I remember one Saturday, Jakie, Randy, and myself, were driving back from Circle Lanes after a morning of team bowling.
Randy was driving. Jack was sitting in the middle seat and I was riding shotgun.
I had a 24 oz Coke in my hand and someone threw a match out my window. It did not go out of the window and landed on my arm. I saw the match was still on fire. I jerked my arm up into the air and about 23 oz of the 24 oz Coke went into Jakie´s face. I know he wanted to kill me but we all laughed until we cried.
That was the type of man Jakie was. He loved life. I am really going to miss him.
Condolences to Julie, Jimmie, and other family members.
Linda Roberts
December 3, 2020
My heart goes out to Jake's family. May God give you peace.
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Wally
December 1, 2020
Our Hearts and Prayers go out to all the Slusher Family during this time of grieving for Jakie.
Wally Smith and Family
Chris Mundy
November 30, 2020
Sorry for your loss of your dad /grandpa/husband
Greg Rooker
November 30, 2020
Jim, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences.
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