Obituary of Bill Wake

Bill Wake, age 70, of Idabel, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Little Rock, AR. He was born June 19, 1943 at National City, CA, the son of Taft and Marie Holman Wake. He married Sherry Lynn Story on September 24, 1971 in Tuscaloosa, AL Bill worked for the City of Idabel as Code Enforcement Officer for over 10 years. He also owned B & B Beauty Supply for 17 years. Bill was a 32nd degree Mason. He enjoyed taking care of his yard, camping, and playing guitar and was also an avid Duck Dynasty fan. Bill was affiliated with the Baptist Faith and had lived most of his life in McCurtain County. Bill was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill is survived by his wife, Sherry Wake, of Idabel; daughter, Raelyn Wake-Elliott of Idabel; brothers, Virgil Wake and wife, Margie and Roger Wake and wife, Jane all of Idabel; sister, Cheryl K Martin and husband, Dwight Martin who was also Bill's best friend; special friend, John Henry Williamson; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the White Family Chapel. A private inurnment service will follow at the Denison Cemetery.