GAKES, Nick James, 96, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Loving husband of Olga (nee Thavorides) Gakes; loving and devoted father of Marian Gakes and Christine (Jim) McMillan; dear grandfather "Papou" of Alison (Tim) McCarthy, Rachel (Garren) Lafser, Nicolas, and Katerine Gakes and ; dear brother of Frieda (the late John) Maniatis; dear cousin, uncle, and friend to many.
SERVICES: Visitation 9:30 until time of service at 11:00am Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at KRIEGSHAUSER MORTUARY WEST CHAPEL 9450 Olive Blvd., Olivette. Interment with Military Honors to follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Resources or online at www.BillyGraham.org/Braille to bring God's word to the blind.