Condolence From: Carmen Y. Jackson
Condolence: Until We Get The Band Back
Together In Heaven Again -
Ronald L. Wakes, Sr.
April 21, 1956 - August 22, 2016
I feel as though I'm a little lost for words to say,
As a Friend who was more like Family, was called Home by God today.
You made us laugh, you made us sing and dance, helping the Bass Man to keep it tight,
You were the other part of the Bands' Heartbeat, whether he was on your left or on your right.
You knew what it meant to be a Good Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend,
God saw you were tired, so He said it was time for your Journey here earth come to an end.
God saw how hard you had fought and the strength you had within,
So He said it's time for you to rest, as He has a new Journey for you to begin.
Now you have no more pain and a Body being that of Strength and New,
Every time I hear Thunder, I will Smile, because I'll see you drumming like you use to do.
Your Legacy will live on through your Children and Grandchildren, I'm sure this you will know,
For You are Forever in their hearts and they will carry a piece of you wherever they may go.
So Rest In Heaven, My Wonderful Loving and Caring Friend,
Until we get the Band back together in Heaven again.
I Love You ❤!
Sweetest Taboo - Played All Day ❤
Forever In Our Hearts ❤
Written by:
Carmen Yvonne McKnight Jackson
August 22, 2016
Friday August 26, 2016
Condolence From: Freda Wheeler, Dallas, TX
Condolence: To the Wakes Family:
My heart aches for your loss but know that I am praying for you all during this sad time. Ronnie was such a sweet, caring and wonderful man. I remember him when he was in the band (Torch) with my sister and her then husband. He was always happy. He will be missed dearly.
Thursday August 25, 2016
Condolence From: Dennis Feighny
Condolence: I really enjoyed getting to know you Ronnie and being your friend. May Jesus bring you to eternal life.
Thursday August 25, 2016
Condolence From: Lori Ann Weaver
Condolence: Dear Uncle Nick and Cousin Stevie, I just heard about Ronnie's passing and I'm so very sad that I missed so many years without seeing him. You know I rarely come to Topeka anymore, but when I do I always make sure that I come and visit you Uncle Nick and make sure to spend some time with you Cuz. Every time I did come home it seemed that Ronnie was always in the hospital; I couldn't see him like that, and I'm sorry I didn't. I remember when I was little and Ronnie and Steven used to have to look after me when I came over to spend the weekend with Aunt Audrey and Uncle Nick. Ya'll knew you'd be in trouble if something happened, Uncle Nick would be right on ya'll. But Ronnie, I remember all the times you would push me off of the porch and dare me to cry! You and Stevie hated having the chore of watching over me because it meant you couldn't go play with your friends. As we got to be teenagers we started getting close. We all are only a few years apart, but, you looked after me and dudes knew about them Wakes' boys and I was their little cousin. Stevie, remember Soul Night at the skating rink every Saturday? All the girls just loved my fine cousins and wanted to be my friend so they could get close. Uncle Nick, I love you, even though I live so far away now, I will always love you and Aunt Audrey. You both were such a large part of my growing up in the 60's & 70's. We all would get so excited when you would bring a watermelon home on Fridays after work, if life could be so ever simple and content these days we'd all be happy. Well Ronnie, your days will be peaceful from now on, all is good. No pain, no regrets, no sorrow, just up there smiling down on all of us with your good health and forever handsome smile, playing the drums! I believe in my soul that we'll be together again one day, all of us. I think you would still push off the porch in Glory! Save me a seat please. Give Aunt Audrey a hug for me please. Love you Cousin Ronnie, thanks for the memories! Love, Cousin Lori Ann
Thursday August 25, 2016
Condolence From: Marilyn Murphy
Condolence: Rest in peace Ronnie..
Thursday August 25, 2016
Condolence From: Lakesha Suarez
Condolence: I am so sorry for your lose. He was truley one of the best men i know. Love u Uncle Ronnie. Tell we meet in heaven. Rest easy.
Wednesday August 24, 2016
Condolence From: Leonard & kim porter
Condolence: Dytra & mike -tory an man-man- were so sorry for your loss, prayers to you all
Wednesday August 24, 2016
