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1926 - 2012
 LEO LESTER LAKE, 86 of Barboursville, West Virginia went to Heaven for Christmas December 24, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, West Virginia. He was born March 21, 1926 in Huntington, the son of the late J. W. and Hettie Lake. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Julia Gulacsi Lake, who has devoted her life tending to the needs of her one true love. He is also survived by his son, Leo G. (Jerry) Lake, and his wife Sherrie of Barboursville, two grandchildren Cassie Stroud, her husband Toney and two children Christina and Kaylie of Ona, and Andy Lake, his wife Sarah and their two children Danielle and Gabriel of Lebanon, OH. He is also survived by his sister Ruby Cartmill of Huntington, sister-in-law Nellie Lake of Huntington, sister-in-law Rosie Lauterbach of Portsmouth, VA, brother-in-law Walter Summers of Huntington, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Cline, Earl, Virgil, and Paul Lake, and one sister Veda Newman. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during World War II aboard both a Tanker and Mine Sweeper. He is a retired Building Contractor. He has been a faithful member of The Gideons International since 1963 and a member of Barboursville Baptist Church. Friends may call at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27th. The memorial service will be Friday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Wallace Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made in his memory to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 21, Ona, WV 25545 or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Jedd Flowers
Friday December 28, 2012 at
11:49 AM
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Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. Please let your mom know we are remembering you all in our prayers.
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Sara Stankus
Thursday December 27, 2012 at
11:49 PM
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Jerry, I am so sorry to hear the news of your father's passing. After reading about his life, Mr. Lake is celebrating Christmas in a better place! We will be remembering your family in prayer. I am sure your dad was very proud of you and your many accomplishments for West Virginia children.
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Harry Farris
Thursday December 27, 2012 at
3:36 PM
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Leo was one of the most influential people in my life at a time I needed direction. His faith, strength, and leadership and what it meant in my life, are more than I can possibly put into words. He was a great man. Heavens great gain.
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Karen Thompson Wilmoth
Thursday December 27, 2012 at
1:42 PM
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I attended Cyrus Creek Baptist Church for many years and had the pleasure of hearing Leo and Herschel Thomas speak for the Gideons. They presented me with my first New Testament as a child. Thank you, Leo, for your years of service to God.
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The Qualls Family
rdecdeerwin@suddenlink.net
Thursday December 27, 2012 at
12:03 PM
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Dear Julia,Jerry & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of grief.
THE QUALLS FAMILY
Ethel,Crystal,Brenda,Dwight & Carla
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Brent Gibson
continorthmtzion@tds.net
Thursday December 27, 2012 at
11:22 AM
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Dear Julia and Jerry,
My deepest sympathy at your loss and my greatest joy for Leo for his homegoing. I am sure that his arrival in heaven brought great joy to the heaven and great joy to his heart.
Leo had a great influence upon my life He gave me one of my very first jobs and I learned a lot about building a house from him. Is witness for Christ and his service as a Gideon encouraged me in my own faith. He left a legacy of faith service to his God, his Church and his family. He was also a good neighbor. May his life point our steps to heaven and the God he loved.
Pastor Brent Gibson
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Jack and Barb Adkins
Thursday December 27, 2012 at
10:13 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. Rest in the comfort that you will see him again one day! We love you.Barb and Jack Adkins
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Leigh Anne Roten
Wednesday December 26, 2012 at
10:35 PM
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Jerry and family, We are saddened to hear the news of your Dad's passing. We are praying for you right now. Let us know if you need anything! Tom, Leigh Anne, and boys
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Tim and Denise Blair
Wednesday December 26, 2012 at
6:33 PM
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To Jerry and the family...I am so sorry we can't be with you in your time of grief. Kent said your dad was always so kind to him and taught him everything he needed to know about cutting the grass. He will be missed by so many. You all are in our prayers. Love from the Blair's.
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Conley Grimes
Wednesday December 26, 2012 at
11:11 AM
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Mr. Leo Lake was a fine man and a longtime neighbor of the Morton H. Grimes, Jr. family on Blue Sulphur Road. Our family would like to express our deepest condolence to the Lake family, especially Jerry, whom we grew up with. II Timothy 4:7-8. The battle is over and the crown of life has been given to Leo. Now go with God, Leo. You will never be forgotten.
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