John Ray Hake

John was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on March 21, 1937, to Margaret and George Hake. He was

one of eleven children and is survived by his brother Fred Hake of New Port News, Virginia.

On October 14, 1972, he married Carol Ann Johnson. They were married for 47 years. He has three

children: James Dean, David Wayne, and John Ray along with many grandchildren and great

grandchildren.

John graduated from New Castle High School in June of 1956. Shortly after graduation he joined the

United States Air Force and was assigned to several Air Force bases. He also served two years at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan. He was honorably discharged in September of 1960.

John joined the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., in January 1962 until he resigned

in December 1965. He then went to Houston, Texas, to become a member of the Houston Police

Department, class of #33. While serving, he also attended the University of Houston and obtained an

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 1972. He served over 25 years for the Houston Police

Department and retired in 1992.

After retiring from the Houston Police Department, he became a member of the Harris County Precinct

Five Constable’s Office. He also became a member of the Veteran Affairs Police Department in Houston

until his retirement in 2003.

John had a great love of traveling and after retirement he and Carol traveled the states in their motor

home for several years visiting family and friends. He enjoyed playing softball and traveling the United

States playing in several tournaments with the police.

A memorial service for John will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 12 at Memorial Oaks Funeral

Home and Cemetery in Houston.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that contributions be made to the Houston

Policemen’s Burial Fund (241 E 27th, Houston, Texas 77008-2129).