Jeffrey Thomas Dake

Jeffrey Thomas "Jeff" Dake, age 49 of Niota, passed away after a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a member of East Athens Baptist church. Jeff love to volunteer at Special Olympics and served for 30 years in these events. He was an animal lover, and took in many strays to include many fawns as well as other animals. He loved hiking, fishing, boating and spending time at the lake, and was a former employee of Beene and Wilson Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and Ruth Knox Dake and Gene and Minnie McCulley Rogers.

Survivors include, Father and Mother Tommy and Phyllis Rogers Dake of Rockwood; one sister and brother-in-law, Libby and Jon Sparkman of Cleveland; two nephews, Ben Sparkman and Eli Sparkman; special aunt and uncle, Carol and Jeff Matthews; and many aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.

Graveside service will be 4:00 pm Monday, August 26, 2024 at Idlewild Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Whitehead officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm Monday at Idlewild Baptist Church before the graveside service. Those unable to attend may send condolences to www.laycockhobbs.com/obituaries/jeff-dake Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.