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Walter M. Drake Sr., 78, of Millville passed away Thursday morning, March 31, 2011, at Cooper University Hospital in Camden after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Camden, he had lived in Millville for more than 60 years. For 10 years, Mr. Drake worked as a custodian and cook for Fairton Christian Center. Prior to that, he worked as an auto mechanic for Joseph Motors in Millville for 50 years.
Mr. Drake was an active member of Fairton Christian Center.He also was a member of the Bonfire Club.He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, and he loved his crab barbecues.
Mr. Drake is survived by two sons, Walter M. Drake Jr. and his wife Alice of Vineland, and Kelley M. Drake, with whom he resided; his daughter, Susan L. Davis of Cedarville; two sisters, Kitty of Wisconsin and Virginia of California; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary E. (Kelley), in 2000; and his brother, Frank.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. Viewings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Millville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Fairton Christian Center, 199 Fairton-Millville Road, P.O. Box 96, Fairton, NJ 08320.
Written tributes may be sent to www.christyfuneralservice.com.
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lois Hall
March 26, 2023
He was a great man!
Dana Robbins
April 14, 2011
I would like to express my sympathy to you and your family. You dont know me but I knew your dad. For years I would run in mt pleasant cementary with my dog and my friend we would see your dad there all the time. We always talked, sometimes he would time us (not a good thing lol) and he always had treats for my dog. I really enjoyed getting to know him and was soo sad when I saw the flowers on the grave. He was a great man with a love for the Lord...and his family, I know how much he missed his wife and granddaughter (?). Take comfort in knowing they are all united...I know Im going to miss seeing that red truck with his smiling face in it! My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rosalie, Bill, Michell & Rachel Stevens
April 4, 2011
Kelly & Family,
Keep all your special memories with your Dad with you and he will always be with you. He will be missed by all who knew him, but all will continue to keep their fondest memories of him. He was one of the great "Neighborhood Dads" throughout all of his time on Main Street. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
Our love,
April 3, 2011
Kelly and Family, We will miss all of the hugs and I know you will miss him, however, he is now an usher in Heaven and given hugs to all of those that have left us. Love, Lois & Tom Hall
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John Wilson
April 2, 2011
Kelly,Iam very sorry to hear of the loss of your father my sympathy to you and your family
Bobby Joe Smith
April 2, 2011
Kelly and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss
Cheryl Dutton
April 2, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Love and sympathy to your whole family.
Rose Werkheiser
April 1, 2011
Kelly and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grief. May God bless and keep you...
April 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Walt was a great person an friend to me an Kenny....Alice Morris Millville, NJ
April 1, 2011
i am so sorry for your lost may Jehovah God be with you
Denise Whildin
April 1, 2011
Kelley & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad, but everyone who knew him spoke highly of him. I know he was a good man and he will be missed. Please accept my sincere condolensces. With love....
monica panichelli
April 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at such a difficult time.
Monica & Anthony Panichelli
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