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John Wake Obituary
John was a proud Navy veteran and served in the Virginia State Police. He started Tom Brown Hardware in 1955, and retired in 2000. John was devoted to his faith. He was active in the South Richmond and Middlesex Rotary Clubs and had perfect attendance for 57 years.
A graveside memorial gathering will be held at noon on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Clarksbury UMC in Deltaville, Va., where a reception will follow at his home.
In lieu of flowers, and to recognize the efforts of Julian Metts, World Pediatric Project, Linwood Cook and Friends of Barnabas, whom made such a difference in our world, please consider a donation in their honor.
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Gordon and Mary Anne White
August 8, 2022
Caroline: We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. We will miss him. He was chairman of the Industrial Development Authority when I first went on it, and above all a good friend and neighbor
Carl and Jeanne Johansen
August 6, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Al Wild & Kay Narron
August 6, 2022
We are grieving the loss of John and extending our sympathy to his family. He was an inspiration to us both and we shall miss his wisdom and beautiful smile.
Love and Light
Al & Kay
Betty Jenkins
August 6, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Carolyn and all the Wake Family. John was such a nice man and I always enjoyed talking to him. I am so lucky to have visited with him recently; he was still kind, sweet and interesting to talk to. I pray your memories comfort and console you all in your grief.
Lucy Casey
August 6, 2022
We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this sad time.
Lucy and Mike Casey
Jeannie Jennings
August 5, 2022
What a sweet man that was part of my life since the day I was born. Always so kind, so caring. And the sweetest smile. I´ll forever cherish memories of time spent with him.
Ann & Gordon Bokelman
August 5, 2022
Our sympathies to you Carolyn and all of your family. We will always remember John for his kindness and compassion for others. He always had a ready smile and a good word. He was a good man always.
Eric Lott and Floyd Chapman
August 5, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to the Wake Family from your neighbors Eric and Floyd.
Katherine Crittenden
August 5, 2022
What a wonderful person. I so enjoyed just sitting and listening to him.
Chris Cogar
August 5, 2022
The Cogar family wishes to express their condolences to the entire Wake family at this time.
Barbara West
August 5, 2022
The loss of the family patriarch is always hard especially when he was such a good and caring man.
I know he always made me feel so welcome during family events. 98 years! What an accomplishment! May warm and loving memories help you in the days ahead and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara West
Cabell's Girls
August 5, 2022
May God bless you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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