Lafayette Journal & Courier---Nov. 10,2009
WEST
LEBANON -- Clinton Raymond "Ray" Lake, 71, of West Lebanon, died at
11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at the VA Illiana Healthcare System
in Danville, Ill. Born July 2, 1938, he was the son of Clinton Randolph and Louise
Ping Lake. He attended West Lebanon High School and was a Warren County
resident most of his life.On
Dec. 31, 1997, he married Beverly Johnson in West Lebanon and she
survives. His former wife, Juanita Morlan Lake, preceded him in death.Mr.
Lake worked at Harrison Steel Castings Co. in Attica, Tee Pak in
Danville, Ill., and later as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal
Service. He served in the Army.He
was a member of the American Legion Post 259, Williamsport. He enjoyed
fishing and bowling. An avid photographer, he took a photographic
history of West Lebanon.Surviving
with his wife are five children, Raymond Lake (wife: Sue) of Homer,
Ill., Audey Lake (wife: Donna) of Georgetown, Ill., Curt Lake and Terry
Lake (companion: Greg Thatcher) both of Danville, Ill., and Debbie
Hollowell (husband: Ricky) of Tennessee; seven stepchildren, Brad Reese
and Troy Reese (wife: Michelle), both of West Lebanon, Greg Reese,
Bobby Reese and Carrie Castillo (husband: Ramone), all of Attica, Jami
Harvey (husband: Mike) of Wallace and Jennifer Wells (husband: Dante)
of Shadeland; and a brother, Greg Lake (wife: Dottie) of Tennessee.Also
surviving are an aunt, Ruth Hutson of Williamsport; 17 grandchildren,
19 great-grandchildren, 8 stepgrandchildren (and 1 due in June), and 2
stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter,
Christy Alesi; and a sister, Anna Froedge. Ray was a people person,
wanting to do for others before himself.Visitation
will be from noon until service time at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11,
2009, at Grady Funeral Home in West Lebanon, with Pastor Steve Pearce
officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at
www.gradyfuneralhome.com
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