Larry Lee Rake

Larry Lee Rake, 84, of Marietta passed away at 2:04 pm, Monday, September 26, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on 22 December 1937 in Dart, Ohio to Robert and Ruth (Kiggans) Rake.

Larry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was retired U S Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major and also retired from the laborers union and Greenless Construction Company. He was a valued member of Souls Harbor Church.

On August 2, 1955, he married Dolores (Gumm) Rake who preceded him in death and is survived by five daughters and one son; Sherry (Bruce) Abbott of Marietta, Dianna Wharton, of Marietta, Brenda (Dan) Turner of Marietta, Susie Rake of Marietta,  Danny (Pam) Rake of New Matamoras and Beckey Rake, of Marietta,; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, George Rake of Marietta.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dolores Rake.

The family will greet friends on Thursday, 29 September from 2 to 4 and 6 to McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home followed by a private graveside service. Messages of condolences can be sent to www.Lankfordfh.com.

In lieu-of flowers, donations can be made to Glenwood Community Endowment (donations payable to United Church Home, reference Glenwood Community Endowment in honor of Larry Rake)