Kimble County, TX - Obits:  Ake, Jack, 1941
Monday, June 5, 2000

Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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The Junction Eagle, Jan. 16, 1941
Used with permission

                  Jake Ake Died Monday Following Prolonged Illness

  Jack Ake, well known throughout this section, died here Monday following a period of
ill health extending over several years.  He had been confined to his bed for 59 days 
when relieved of his suffering.  His heart has given him much trouble for many months, 
but the immediate cause of his death was double pneumonia.  Funeral services, conducted
by Rev. Louis Pearl of London were held at London Tuesday and interment was made in
the London cemetery.
  The following served as pall bearers:
  Everett Stewart, Stanly Adams, O. D. Price, Tom Jones, G. R. Kothmann, and T. T. Randle.
  Jack Ake was born in Kimble County, August 1, 1878 and spent the greater part of his 
life in the county.  He was the son of George Ake and Mahueda Pearl Ake, who came to Kimble 
county among the first settlers.  He is survived by two sons, D. L. Ake of Rocksprings
and Dorman Ake of New Orleans, and a daughter by his first marriage.  His mother, Mrs. Hulda
Burt, and a half brother, Matt Burt, and other relatives also survive.
  Jack Ake had a pleasing personality and had many friends in the Hill Country where he
spent all his life.

Note:  Died Jan. 13, 1941.
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