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DRAKE, Robert K. age 79, of Mason, passed away Thursday, March 18, at the Hospice of Blue Ash. He was born in Middletown, January 20, 1931, the son of Henry and Lucy Drake. Mr. Drake was a 50-year member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 224, and he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He belonged to the First Baptist Church of Mason. Survivors include his 3 sons, Steve Drake, Mike Drake, and Geoff Drake; a grandson, Jacob; and a brother, Paul Drake. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Jean, in 2002; and by a son, Todd, in 1997. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 23, at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Mountsier officiating. Friends may call from 9 AM until service time on Tuesday. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family via our website, [email protected].
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Judy Haney
March 25, 2010
Dear Uncle Bob,
My memories of you begin at Aunt Elsie's where I thought you were my handsomest uncle. Then later I remember you lived across from Amanda Elementary where I went to school and I was able to visit you, Alleen and Steve and Mike. Then when I was older I baby-sat for Geoff. I have such fond memories of you and will miss and love you always.
Your Niece,
Judy Menning Haney
Steven Borders
March 25, 2010
Dear Uncle Bob,
My memories of you are faint because I had not seen you since I was a small kid when dad took me fishing, but I remember a small trailer that you lived in, even though my sister Jeanne thinks it was much bigger than I remembered.
Your nephew,
Steven Borders
Michelle McLeod
March 25, 2010
Dear Great Uncle Bobby,
As my mom put it, all the sisters who have gone before you are surely celebrating your return home. While distance did not allow me to know you as well as I would have liked, I will remember you always.
My condolences to all the family.
Your Great Niece,
Michelle McLeod (Menning)
Edward E. Gilley
March 25, 2010
Life's work is done. Now you are at rest within the house of the Lord. Well done Bob, well done. We first worked together as sheet metal workers in 1954.
Alleen Denny
March 23, 2010
My sincere sympathy to the family in their time of grief.
March 23, 2010
Joan Drake
Larry Moore
March 22, 2010
Dear Uncle Bob, my earliest memories of you are you, Uncle Paul, and the neighbor boys passing me around like a football when I was a baby. My last memory of you is how frail you were in December 2008. I carry a million memories of you, from 711 Tenth Avenue to Mason, OH, and I will love you and miss you always.
Your nephew,
Larry Moore
March 20, 2010
To my loving brother, May you rest in peace along with your loving wife Jean. You will be greatly missed by your family and friends
Your loving brother,
Paul Dake
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