Obituary of Michael Jakes

Michael "Mike" Lee Jakes, Sr., 59, of Burlington, KY passed away suddenly Friday, January 30, 2015. He was a bus driver for Boone County Schools for over 17 years and also was a United States Army Veteran. He attended Impact Life Church and was always reading and studying his bible. Mike enjoyed dressing up as Santa Claus during the holidays for the kids on his bus #316, fishing, and spending valuable time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Louise (nee Osbourn) Jakes and his brothers Cary and Joe Jakes. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Ronda (nee Dunn), son Michael (Sandy) Jakes Jr. of Hebron; daughter Cathy (Jeff) Robinson of Burlington; brother Neil Jakes of Anderson, Indiana; grandchildren Anthony Jakes, Cassidy and Madison Robinson, and Yelayna Jakes; sister-in-law Pam Jakes of Anderson, IN; and all of his kiddos he drove. A visitation for Mike will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 5PM until 8PM at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Florence. Funeral services for Mike will be Saturday, February 7, 2014 beginning at 11AM, also at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at Burlington Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the family of Michael "Mike" Jakes in c/o Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 8461 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042.