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Anthony Drake Obituary
Sunrise: March 9, 1967 - Sunset: July 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Anthony Drake, who departed this life on July 26, 2025. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Noon at Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 3602 Ivy Street, East Chicago, Indiana. Rev. Robert E. Johnson, Pastor. All are welcome to join us as we honor his incredible journey. The family invites friends to join them in honoring his memory and sharing stories of a life lived with love, purpose, and passion. Condolences can be emailed to [email protected]
Please keep our family in your prayers during this time of loss.
"Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23
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Deborah Welford
August 15, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family. Drake was a very good friend; I arranged his travel for years and he will be truly missed. Rest in peace my friend; may you and your BFF be together again.
Tonya Hill
August 12, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family and fellow classmates. All I can say is I know Edward is happy to see you again and Mama Sarah is overjoyed to have you join them. Hugs and kisses to Mama Louise from me. R.I. P.my friend( fellas for ever).
Roshanda Robinson
August 11, 2025
U WILL BE TRULY MISSED DRAKE A KIND SOUL
Willington Metcalfe
August 10, 2025
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Anthony. He was always a great person to be around and he will surely be missed. My deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones. May he rise like Re'.
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Angel
August 9, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear that you left so soon. When I found out that happen it bought tears to my eye.Well now you don´t have to worry about no claim no more it is all taken care of my true solder.Angel
Marshall and Arlene Brown
August 9, 2025
Praying with and for your family and friends. One of our neighborhood brothers. You will not be forgotten
Denice Hughes
August 8, 2025
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Drake family. I was saddened to hear about the lost of Anthony. We grew up together as family. Praying God wrap is loving arms around the family , Renee and Juan I´m praying for you May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time. May Anthony rest in peace. Love Neicy
Evg. CHRISTINE (Patterson)Beard
August 8, 2025
To the Drake family's and love one's sharing our sympathy and compassion of love to your family in remembering our relationship as members of Olive Grove Missionary Baptist Church going up together as family of faith and trust filled with God love in supporting this loss of youngman of Christ filled with joy and peace gather in respect of knowing that there's no more pain trouble just peace and love all the days and for the family's just remember the great things about this brother in spirit heart and mind the joy is the Drakes strength always in Jesus name amen.
M. Gibson
August 8, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Mike & April Gibson
Audra Shepherd
August 8, 2025
Anthony Drake was my classmate and was such a joy to be around. My condolences goes out to the Drake Family. God Bless you All.
Albert & Audra Shepherd
Ronald Dean
August 8, 2025
My Brother forever!!!!
Tony Cox
August 7, 2025
I will always remember Drake's infectious smile, his cool demeanor, and the fact that he was well-liked by all who knew him. Having known him for nearly fifty years, I can say with certainty that Drake will be missed and fondly remembered. May he rest in peace.
---Tony Cox.
Felicia R Spooner
August 7, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to you and your families at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Jean McDuffie Sanders and Felicia Spooner (Houston Family)
GAIL HARRIS
August 7, 2025
TO MY FAMILY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF US WHO HAS LOST A LOVED ONE. HE WILL BE MISSED. REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
Mary Brown
August 7, 2025
May Our God Comfort Your Entire Family During This Time Of Sorrow. God bless Thank you for serving our Country. Rest In Peace Dre
Erica Triggs
August 7, 2025
This one was a hard one. I just waned to say thank again for being a great father to our son. God could not have placed a better person in my life to bring a life into this world. Get your rest Anthony Lamar Drake. I know how you hated for me to say your full name. lol It´s was all in love. Rest in peace Drake.
Yolanda Clay
August 7, 2025
Saddened to hear that you´re gone Drake. Sending my prayers and condolences to the family.
RIH my friend
Jack and Myrtle Mateen
August 6, 2025
To the family on behalf of myself and husband you have our deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved brother. Drake was always a respect person to us in our neighborhood. We will miss seeing him his smile and personality. Praying with and for you in the days ahead.
Alvia Sharp
August 6, 2025
Drake, all I can say is "gone too soon"! You will sorely be missed. Get some rest and keep your eye on us all!! Until I see you on the other side! Rest In Paradise! Via!
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