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Ray A. DRAKE Sr.

1940 - 2018

BORN

1940

DIED

2018

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Pine Crest Funeral Home & Cemetery

1939 Dauphin Island Pkwy

Mobile, Alabama

Ray DRAKE Obituary

DRAKE, Sr., Ray A. Ray A. Drake, Sr., age 77, of Largo, FL. passed away Saturday January 27th, 2018 in Robertsdale, AL. Born in Atlanta, GA. August 25th, 1940 he lived in East Point, Ga until the early 80's. He loved the outdoors and his adventurous spirit took him many places traveling the world with friends and family. He had a special gift of repairing and restoring anything, he was a giving person and loved helping others. He was preceded in death by his Father, James A. Drake, his Mother, Louise Porter Drake Hawkins, Granddaughter, Samantha Loren Drake, Nephew, Marshall Posey, Son-In-Law Steve Thomas, Daughter-In-Law, Debra Underwood Drake. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Denise (Dave) Wofford of Daphne, AL, and Renee Thomas of Forest Park, GA., Son, Ray A. Drake, Jr. of Forest Park, GA., three Grandsons, and two great grandchildren. Sister, Virginia (Bill) Newland of Seattle, WA., Brother, Jack (Lilly Ann) Drake of Norcross, GA, Barbara Postell of Newnan, GA., & special friends in Atlanta, GA and Largo, FL. A Celebration of Life will be held 2/17/18 in Largo, Florida.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 4, 2018.

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February 9, 2018

Please accept my condolences for the death of Ray A. During this most difficult hour your're wished strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Martha
GA

February 5, 2018

Sincere sympathy for your loss.

Robert Tyler

February 4, 2018

To Denise, Renee & Ray,
You can always tell an old East Pointer, but you can't tell us much! I have fond memories of Ray and your extended family who go all the way back to East Point Christian Church where the Porters, Gunnins, Goens and others began our spiritual journey. As we gro older we have more family and friends "over there" awaiting us than here, bidding us goodbye. May you know the comjort and joy of faith in Christ Jesus to sustain you at this time in your journey. Blessings and comfort to each and all of you.
Bob Tyler

Deanna Smith

January 31, 2018

So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for you and your family

Jason Davis

January 30, 2018

Sorry to hear this, Ray. I'm here if you need me. J-Man

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