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Rev. Andrew Drake Jr. Obituary

Rev. Andrew "Paw" Drake Jr., 96, a lifelong resident of Wilson, La; transitioned from labor to reward on Tues, May 16, 2023. Visitation will be Sat, May 27th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Wilson from 9am until religious services at 11am. Interment in Springhill Cemetery. Paw will be truly missed by his family, church family, the staff at Grace Nursing Home and his friends. Professional services entrusted to Mercy Funeral Home LLC in Clinton, (225) 683-5468.

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Published by The Advocate from May 25 to May 27, 2023.

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Yolanda (Sister Fatimah) Thompson, bka, Punkin

May 29, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Alberta Williams Loud

May 28, 2023

To the Family
Rev. Paw Drake was always around to give a kind word to someone. He had such a delightful laugh. The world is a little dimmer with him gone.
Peace and strength in the Lord be with yall.

Keon Drake

May 27, 2023

To the Drake Family:
My prayers and condolences are the family. May each of you find Peace and Comfort in the Lord!

WillieOla Sharper

May 27, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Devonja (Vonja ) Jones Turner

May 26, 2023

To Drake family may God give you peace and comfort. I´ve known Mr Paw all my life, a very nice kind man with a big heart. Mr Paw always had something funny to say , but what I remember the most is that Mr Paw loved God and he was always at someone church. Rest in Peace Mr.Paw

Susie Wright

May 26, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jerrolane Sensley Winfield

May 26, 2023

To God Be The Glory for 96 years!!! Paw was truly a friend of man who loved the Lord.

Susie Wright

May 26, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Arthur L Woodside

May 26, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Evelyn Nero Lee

May 26, 2023

To the Drake family, my family I'm sending my heartfelt condolences, he will be truly missed.

Mary Spears

May 26, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Connie Matthews

May 25, 2023

Sorry to hear of the passing of a true warrior. He will be greatly missed. Family you have my sincere condolences. Connie Matthews and Family

Celeste A Singleton

May 25, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Memorial Events
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May

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

Wilson, LA

May

27

Service

11:00 a.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

Wilson, LA

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Mercy Funeral Home - Clinton

11777 Liberty Road, Clinton, LA 70722

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