Wade Drake Obituary
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 3 o'clock pm, Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at 24 Church, 1502 Substation Rd, Pleasant View, TN with Pastor Chris Royalty and Pastor Nathan Loxley officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 1:00PM until the hour of service at 3:00PM.
Wade was born on February 4, 1963 in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Billy Hugo Drake & Joyce Drake. Wade retired after 20 years as a tobacco buyer with Hail & Cotton and also retired as a farmer to enjoy time with his family whom he loved dearly. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to bass and crappie fish and also enjoyed hunting. He will be missed by many. Wade was a member of 24 Church.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Tish Drake; daughter, Lacey "Bug" Drake Galbreath (Brad); son, Nat Drake; and his constant companion, Okie.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in Wade's memory to 24 Church (for mission work), 1502 Substation Rd, Pleasant View, Tn 37146
His wishes were to be cremated.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View assisted in these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com
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