Virginian Pilot; Norfolk VA; 1999-8-6

Robert I. Lake Sr.
NORFOLK -- Robert I. Lake Sr., 73, of the 3100 block of Beamon Court,
died Aug. 3, 1999, at his residence.  Born in LaPort, Ind., he was
a retired aircraft instrument instructor from the Naval Air Rework
Facility and a veteran of World War II. Mr.  Lake was a member of
Norview United Methodist Church, Norfolk, and Masonic Lodge No. 296.
Survivors include his wife, Marguerite G. Lake; a daughter, Connie L.
Ballard of Wimauma, Fla.; a sister, Marguerite Jackson of Phoenix,
Ariz.; and five grandchildren, Todd, Niki, Robby, Cody and Tyler. He was
predeceased by a son, Robert I. Lake Jr.  A funeral will be conducted at
1 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by the
Rev. John Shappell. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.  today at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Norview United Methodist Church.