Mr. RC Brake, 81, of Carlton Drive, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2105 at Atlanta Medical Center South Campus, East Point, GA.

Born on May 4, 1934 in Lavonia, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Brake and Daisy Woods Peeples.Mr. Brake retired from Walmart and was a member of the Reed Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife: Patricia "Pat" Pham Brake; one son: Dale Brake and his wife Heather of Tucker, GA; one daughter: Debbie Jordan and her husband Lee of Carnesville, GA; one half-brother: Harvey Peeples of Royston; six half-sisters: Darlene Stoyle of Bowersville, Emma Dowell of Royston, Betty Crocker of Hartwell, Sue Strickland of Canon, Joyce Brake and Carolyn Jackson both of Sanford, NC; five grandchildren: Candace Cleveland, Matthew McKern, Breanna Irvin, Conner Brake and Joshua Brake; and three great-grandchildren: Lana Cleveland, Maddie and Emily Irvin also survive.Mr. Brake was preceded in death by one half- brother: Bobby Brake and one half-sister: Katie Myerholtz.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 15, 2015 3:00 in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Luther Thompson officiating.Burial will be in the Memorial Garden of Prayer.

The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening.The family is at the home.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.