George Barren Brake's Obituary
Mr. George Barren Brake, 85, of Frederick passed away on December 9, 2024.
Born on December 29, 1938 in Petersburg, WV, George was the son of Conway and Connie Brake.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Shepherd College. Mr. Brake was a teacher with FCPS for more than 25 years. When he was not spending time with his family, he enjoyed spending time at his farm in Petersburg, WV. He was a long time member of Brook Hill United Methodist Church.
Mr. Brake is survived by his three children, Nancy Burgoon & husband Josh, Kim Brake & wife Robin, and Terisa Brake; one sibling, Joan Wilson; five grandchildren, Megan Rippeon, Rachel Colven, Sarah Krupnek, Samantha Watson, and Dylan Butler; three great-grandchildren, Gregg, Alex, and Kinsley, and numerous nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his loving wife Wyndham of 62 years, grandson Gregg Allen Brake, brothers Claude, Gene, Norris, Warren, and sister Rosilee Glisan.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Brake's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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