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John Drake Obituary
APRIL 17, 2016
John Paul Drake, age 47, of Alva passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in North Fort Myers on April 6, 1969 to John Henry and Nonetta Drake. John was raised in North Fort Myers and graduated from North Fort Myers High School in 1987. He married Tiffany Santini on July 29, 1995. John worked for the Lee County DOT. He enjoyed fishing with his family and was a "master of all trades". There wasn't anything he couldn't fix.
He was preceded in death by his father. John is survived by his wife, Tiffany and daughter, Marissa both of Alva; his mother Nonetta Drake of North Fort Myers; brother, Jay Collier; sisters: Lessie Drake-McClure and Sherry (Joe) Kirkland; nieces and nephews: T.J. McClure, Darian Combs, Elana Combs, Chayce Gorton and Ethan and Owen Playford.
The family kindly requests no food and to respect their privacy while they mourn at home. Please join them at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park on Saturday, April 23, 2016 for visitation from 10 to 11 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of memorial contributions please just enjoy quality time with your family and treasure your time together. Info (239) 334-4880
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Memories and Condolences
for John Drake
Sponsored by Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park.
Marie Dasher
May 10, 2016
Aunt Nona,
We're all so sorry to hear about the loss of John Paul. Our hearts hurt for yours. Please accept our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We just found out yesterday and pray the Lord comforts you.
Love and God Bless,
Marie
Gay Albritton
May 10, 2016
I am so saddened by the loss of John Paul. His smile has always been able to light up a room. I am thinking and praying for of you all.
Buddy and Joyce Walker
April 26, 2016
Nonetta, so sorry for the loss of your son, John Paul, our thoughts are with you and your family.
ari grosz
April 25, 2016
I and all the people of doc-tor.com are very sorry for your loss. you are in our thoughts and may you find peace.
Ari Grosz, doc-tor.com
Tracie Menzimer
April 24, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts, and may you find peace during this difficult time.
April 23, 2016
So very very sorry for your lose
Bob & Joanne Playford
cindy wallin
April 21, 2016
On behalf of the Wallin family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Ranada Washington
April 21, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kerri Gantt
April 21, 2016
Tiffany and family,
I am so heartbroken for all of you. Please know that I am here for you if you need anything at all. Prayers for you and your entire family.
Kerri
Kerri Gantt
April 21, 2016
Tiffany,
I am heartbroken for you and your family. Please know that I am here for you - anytime. Prayers for you and your entire family.
Kerri
Stephanie Hollingsworth
April 21, 2016
Our hearts are broken for you - All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that God provides the peace, comfort and strength to get you through this. We love you! Hollingsworth's
michele and Ron Markowitz
April 21, 2016
Dear Tiffany and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, Our thought sand prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
April 21, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Loretta
Cindy & Tim Woods
April 21, 2016
Tiffany and Marrisa, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this hard time. We are sending love to your family from California.
tracy
April 20, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
April 20, 2016
I cannot begin to tell you how my heart hurts for you and your family. My prayers are with all of you for peace.
Jan Fisher and family
Allen and Chery Day
April 20, 2016
We are sorry for the loss of John. He was a kind man. We hope the wonderful memories of him will help ease the pain.
Kathy Bellucci
April 20, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family fine peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
kimberly hardin
April 20, 2016
We are sorry for your loss of John. May God grant you and your daughter peace in your time of sorrow.
Samantha and quarry Reppert
April 20, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and peace with God. You and your family are in our prayers.
April 20, 2016
"We are so sorry for your loss and pray for peace in your heart. Marsha and Rick Herbert"
Debi & Jim Dilling
April 20, 2016
Dear Tiffany and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Gatof
April 20, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, John. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, during this difficult time. I hope that you find comfort with the wonderful memories you and John shared.
Jim and Debbie Chitwood
April 20, 2016
We are so saddened by the lose of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you and we pray that time will help heal your pain. Remember the good times that you all shared and keep those memories in your heart forever.
Thinking of you and your family.
Jim and Debbie Chitwood
Kathy Tyndall
April 20, 2016
Tiffany, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Please know that you and Marissa are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 19, 2016
My heart and prayers go out to the Drake Family! We are so sorry for your loss and pray you are able to find peace. God Bless.
Jeff and Jennifer Nelson
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