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Thomas Marshall Lake, Jr. Obituary

Thomas Marshall Lake, Jr. departed on Wednesday evening on January 24, 2024.


Thomas was born on November 30, 1963 in Taylor County, West Virginia. The son of Thomas Marshall Lake, Sr. and Thelma Lee Jenkins. Tom is predeceased by one sister and two brothers.


Tom’s interest in cars took him down the path of automotives becoming a master mechanic, working as a Service Advisor/Manager at Eastham’s Exxon Service Center the Germantown Shell both in Maryland.


Tom is survived by his youngest sister of Morgantown, WV, his children, grandchildren, family and friends, some of over 20 years.


Tom was a strong person, but now stronger in Spirit! Tom was recognized by his signature Truck, The Big Black H2 and it fit his personality.


Many of us looked up to Tom. When you needed him, he was there, when you’re too nervous or embarrassed to ask, he knew but he was there! May we all carry Tom with us, remembering we can still look up to him only this time it’s literally look up. Thank you Tom for everything! We will miss you; we’ll see you again! Brother, Dad, Friend and Hero!


Family and friends will be received at Pumphrey’s Bethesda Chevy Chase Funeral Home, 7557 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 6pm – 8pm. Service and interment private.