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David Drake Obituary
David Edward Drake Sr., age 45 passed away unexpectedly at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. on Wednesday March 25, 2009. David was born February 3rd, 1964 in Wiesbaden Germany to the late Ellis Sr. and Gladys Drake. The Drake family moved to Lompoc in 1964 where David attended grade school and graduated from Cabrillo Senior High School in 1982. David grew to be an avid sports player and continued that passion through volunteering his time and energy to support his children during their active athletic careers. He continued to be involved in sports by becoming a referee. He had a great passion for the game of basketball and golf to which he played every opportunity he had.
David was no stranger to the outdoors, he loved camping and continued that tradition every year. David built a career in the plumbing field being a part of the Plumbing Pipe Fitting Union. He moved to Las Vegas in 2004 where he took pride in working on major projects for hotels and resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
David is survived by Jennifer of whom he shared his love and laughter of twenty-two years, his four children, David Edward Drake Jr. age 25, Angela Marie Holland age 24, Adam Jordan Drake age 23, and Jordan Marie Drake age 20, his two sisters, Judy Drake and Kathleen Richardson, his three brothers, Ellis Jr., Alfred and Kevin Drake Sr. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
David had a profound way of making everyone laugh and feeling extremely loved and welcomed in his life. He will truly be missed.
A memorial service will be held at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 222 N. I St. in Lompoc, on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 10:30am to 12:00pm.
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Paul Feckovic Sr
June 2, 2009
Drake Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. David was a great guy! I came to know David at the golf course (Marshaliia Ranch) and became good friends with him. After your move to Vegas I would see him ocassionally and we would joke and laugh as if we never missed a beat! I am truly saddened by his passing! He will be missed! You have all my thoughts and prayers!!
Paul
May 3, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts are with you all.
sarah (the whitney family)
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