Larry Kenneth Lake
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Larry Kenneth "Ken" Lake, 66 of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024, following a brief illness, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with his wife and son by his side.
Ken was born on December 6, 1957 in Weston, West Virginia. He was the oldest of four children born to Lawrence and Opal Lake of Lewis county West Virginia. He was a 1976 graduate of Lewis County High School Ken is survived by his wife of 32 years, Debra P. Lake; son, Justin K. Lake; mother, Opal Pickens; brother, Timmy “Tim” Lake; sister, Sherri Mitchell; and sister, Rebecca Clise. Ken was preceded in death by father, Lawrence Lake; stepfather, Donald Pickens; and brother, Robert Lake, all of Lewis county West Virginia.
An Air Force retiree, Technical Sergeant Lake, spent 18 years in the service earning multiple awards including the Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal. Ken went on to retire from the City of Fayetteville as a Traffic Signal Maintenance Supervisor after 20 years of service.
In retirement, Ken was a true American and enjoyed listening to music, landscaping, gardening, and taking care of his family. Ken attended First Church of Fayetteville and enjoyed the support and fellowship of its members.
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