Darrel "Dean" Flaker
Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes, Inc.
28 Harding Avenue
Jackson, Ohio 45640
Phone: (740)286-2010
Fax: (740)286-5640
Email: lewisgillumfh@gmail.com

Darrel “Dean” Flaker, age 81, of Jackson, Ohio passed away Friday, April 13th, 2018 at his home. He was born January 23rd, 1937 in Jackson, Ohio to Glendon “Dutch” Flaker and Grace Gahm-Flaker.
Dean was a 1955 graduate of Jackson High School. He was also a retired employee of Jackson City Schools. Through the years he served as a long-time 4-H advisor, was on the Farm Service Agency Committee, and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He also served on the Scioto Township Volunteer Fire Dept., was a Scioto Township Trustee, and was also a Scioto Township Democratic Committeeman. He belonged to both the Scioto Valley Antique Power Association and the Teays Valley Tractor Pullers Association. In addition, he was a member of the Soil and Water Conservation Board and was a 58 year member of Trowel Masonic Lodge #132.
Dean is survived by his wife, Myrna Flaker; son, Steve Flaker; daughter, Trudi (Pat) McDonald; and granddaughter, Hannah Grace McDonald.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 15th, 2018 from 4-8PM at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Jackson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at 11AM at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Goodall officiating. Burial will follow at Hanna Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to: Scioto Township Volunteer Fire Dept., 4701 State Route 776, Jackson, OH 45640. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.