The Macon Telegraph; Macon GA; 2011-10-19


Wallace McCree Lake, MACON

Wallace McCree Lake, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at
Heart of Georgia Hospice, Perry. Graveside services will be held at
11 a.m., Thursday at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery with the
Rev. Marty Watson and the Rev. Bob Shell officiating. The family will
meet friends from 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio
Nono Avenue. They suggest that those who wish make memorial contributions
to the Heart of Georgia Hospice, 1120 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069
or to the American Diabetes Association Regional Office, Suite C-206,
5105 Paulsen Street, Savannah, GA 31405. Mr. Lake was preceded in death
by his wife, Bette Beckham Lake, by his daughter, Debra Lake Garland, by
his parents, Horace and Blanche Wilson Lake, by his brother, Lynn Lake
and by his sister, Patsy Porter. Born in Wrightsville, he served with
the U. S. Marine Corps and was Shift Supervisor retired from Armstrong
World Industries. Mr. Lake was a member of Rutland Lions Club and Middle
Georgia Woodworkers Association. He was a longtime member of Liberty
United Methodist Church. Survivors include his son, Steve (Debbie) Lake of
Macon; three grandchildren, Lori (Shawn) McGovern of Covington, Katie Lake
of Macon and McCree Lake of Kennesaw; his sisters, Martha Flanders and
Madge Smith of Wrightsville and Vida McKim of Savannah and several nieces
and nephews. The family wants to especially thank the staff of Jamestown
Assisted Living in Fort Valley and the staff of Heart of Georgia Hospice
Inpatient Care in Perry for their gentle and compassionate care of Mr.
Lake during this time. Visit www.snowsmacon.com to express condolences.
Snow's Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Pio Nono Avenue
has charge of arrangements.