Everett (Jake) Wayne See, Sr. 89 of Rockigham died June 21, 2022, at home with his family by his side.  He was born on September 18, 1932, in Mathias, WV and was the son of the late Irvin G. See and Roxie Shipe See.

Jake served our country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Koren War as part of the 581 ^st Engineer Field Maintenance Company. He was trained as a welder and fabricator, which prepared him for his career with the Virginia Department of Transportation. He retired from VDOT and went on to work for Superior Concrete.

On April,12 1957 he married Luella G. Dellinger who survives. They recently celebrated their 65 ^th wedding anniversary at the Bar-B-Que Ranch. The same place they went the night of their honeymoon, and where they visited every year after to celebrate their anniversary. Jake said, "it would be a cold day in hell when he got married" and it snowed the very next day!

Jake was proceeded in death by brothers, Layman "Bud" See, Layton "Sate" See, and sister Faye Hilbert.

Surviving is sisters Janet See of Harrisonburg. Merlin Miller of Atlanta, Georgia. Daughter Debbie Driver and husband Michael of Broadway. Son Everett "Whitey" See Jr. of Rockingham. Grandchildren Travis Driver and wife Meagan of Broadway.  Bradek See of Rockingham. Mattea See of Singers Glen. Great Grandchildren Savannah Grace Driver and Chase Michael Driver of Broadway. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that were like family.

Jake was an active member of Pine Grove Church of the Brethren, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and on various committees. Church was his first passion and barbequing chicken was his second.  When he could combine both, he was in his element. On countless Saturday mornings you could find him at the church's BBQ pit at 4:00 am with his rooster hat on giving instructions on the proper way it needed to be cooked.

A funeral service will be held on Monday June 27, 2022, 11:00 am at Pine Grove Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow at Linville United Church of Christ Cemetery and then return to Pine Grove for a meal and time of fellowship with the family. You may visit Grandle Funeral Home Sunday to view and sign the book.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Pine Grove Church of the Brethren 7876 Simmers Valley Rd. Rockingham, VA 22802, or Cullers Run School Association C/O Cozetta D. Johnson, 3102 Landover St., Alexandria, VA  22305.