Johnny “Jake” Sanchez, 69, of Trenton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 15, 2017. He was born to James and Thelma Sanchez on Dec. 23, 1947 in Newberry, Florida. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a concrete contractor who loved to fish, hunt and devoted his life to his family and grandchildren. He was a devoted son and brother, a loving husband, father, poppa, uncle and a stranger to no one.
He was preceded in death by his father James Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Tina Hudson Sanchez, daughters, Ann Marie McGraw, Veronica Akins, sons, David Rhodes, Bradley Rhodes, his mother Thelma Sanchez, brothers, Jim, Tom and Gene ( Coralene ) Sanchez, grandchildren, Savannah McGraw, Colton McGraw, Blayne Rhodes, Trevor Rhodes and Haiden Rhodes.
A Memorial Service will be held at Milam Chapel of Newberry on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 4:30 P.M. The family will receive friends thereafter at his home, 2249 SE 41st Way, Trenton, FL 32693. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Sanchez Family Memorial Education Fund at Drummond Community Bank, (352) 463-0225, 1502 E Wade St Trenton, FL 32693.
