David “Dave” Tait Rae, Jr. age 72, of Gainesville, Georgia, died Friday, May 1, 2015 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Dave was born February 2, 1943 in Ludlow, Massachusetts to the late David and Virginia (Allen) Rae. He was married to his wife Susan “Sue” Soder for 42 years, she survives. They had been together since July of 1973.
He was a man who worked hard to support his family. He worked out of town quite often and spent quiet weekends with his wife. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and he never met a stranger. Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force. Along with his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his baby brother, Richard.
Dave is survived, by wife, Sue ; daughters, Nicole Rae of Stockbridge, GA; and Cynthia Rae of Jacksonville, FL; son, David Cooley, St. Louis, MO; granddaughter, Amanda Cooley; grandson, Nick Cooley; sister, Beverlee (Allen) Flowers, Jacksonville, FL; and brothers, Philip (Lanell) Rae of Crystal River, FL and Ken (Carol) Rae of Jacksonville, FL; cousin “sister” Diane Samble, along withmany nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel. A Luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to your local hospice facility or the American Cancer Society 2565 Thompson Bridge Road Suite 114 Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200 or for those who desire online condolences at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
