Jack Spake, 86, of Morganton, NC went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born on September 25, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late Bryant Spake and Ottie McNeely Spake. Jack was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church. He was a 22-year veteran of the US Navy, having served in the Vietnam War. He loved gardening especially growing tomatoes. In his spare time, he loved to fix things. He worked for seventeen years at Michelin Tire as an IT tech. Every morning you could find Jack at the “round table” at Allison’s.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Pauline Wright and Betty Chapman; brother, Zane Spake; step-son, Brian Honeycutt.
Jack is survived by his wife, Dora York Spake; daughter, Robin Pasterczyk; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; Jacob Aaron Lail, who they considered a son; step-son, George D Honeycutt; brother, Richard D Spake; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1-2pm on Sunday January 14, 2024 at El Bethel Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 2pm in the church with Rev. Justin Cunningham and Rev. Charlie Barlow officiating. Entombment will follow at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum. Military honors will be provided by the US Navy and Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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You will be missed so much Uncle Jack. Thank you for all the love, laughter, and happiness you brought to our lives. I will always remember your love more than anything.
We are so sorry to hear about Jack He and Bob were very close friends and he says he will miss him very much As we sat here Bob is filling me in on some of their Adventures and memories Dora Ellen we will be praying for you and your family if we can do anything please let us know
So sorry for your loss Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Sending a warm embrace and all my love during this sad time. Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days. Will be Praying for you and the Family in Hope God wraps his loving arms around you all and comfort you all I'll Miss Uncle Jack Randy
Dora, Don't know if you remember us [sisters ] from Curves a few years back, but we want you to know that we are sorry to hear of your husband's passing. We are praying that you will feel the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit during this time. Judi, Joy, and Kay
Jack you are so special to us, you will be be missed Jacob loved you very much
You were loved by many. We will miss you ❤️