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Bruce Drake Obituary

DRAKE Funeral service for Mr. Bruce L. Drake will be held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Central Metropolitan Episcopal Church, Rev. Clarence Heath, pastor. He was employed with the City of Jacksonville Division of Parks and Recreation for 24 years. He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving mother, Doretha Drake; daughter, Tiffany Drake; son, Alexander Bruce Drake; grandchildren, Shauniyah Phillips and Jakyrin Lampkins; siblings, Caressa Howell, Alisa Pitts, Paulette and Antrice Drake; 16 nieces and nephews; former spouse, Dorene Drake and dear friend, Dannette Frazier. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Entombment will be in Edgewood Cemetery. Professional services provided by HOLMES GLOVER SOLOMON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 4334 Brentwood Avenue. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2009.

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August 29, 2009

To the "DRAKE" family !! With my deepest and most heart felt sympathy May god bless each of you.Katrina Gandy
sorry i could not make the service!!

DIANE WILLIAMS

August 28, 2009

RIP BRUCE

Dorene Drake

August 27, 2009

e you will always remain in my heart. Dorene Dake

Tiffany Garrett

August 27, 2009

To the Drake family, your loved one will truly be missed. Everyone at Parks and recreation send their deepest sympathy and prayers during your loss. We will miss our co-worker and friend.

Tinisha Drake

August 27, 2009

Uncle Bruce was an great man and will be truly missed .And to my family i love you all. I pray GOD give of strength in a time like this.

Tinisha Drake

August 27, 2009

My uncle was a great man. He is truly missed and to my family i'm sorry i can't be there. But i love you all. And may GOD give us all the strength we need.

CHRISTINA TURNER

August 27, 2009

WORDS CANT EXPRESS WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH. PLEASE KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND ALWAYS THINK OF THE GOOD THINGS AND GOOD DAYS WITH MR BRUCE DRAKE. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED

Pastor Mealer & The Souldiers For Christ Family

August 27, 2009

To the Drake family, I am saddened to hear of such a tremendous loss. You have my deepest sympathies. Remember earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I pray God's peace upon you and may He give you strength to endure. We love you all. Paulette stay strong and remember we will always be there for you.

James Carroll (PW / RWGM)

August 27, 2009

To the Drake Family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I was deeply saddened when I hear of the passing of Bruce… While I search for words of confront to share I pray that God gives you strength to carry you through this ordeal. I’m sorry that I only knew him for a short time; however he was a man you could be proud of. A true professional, while performing his craft and a man with strong work ethics. As you grieve know that I am remembering you and honoring the memory of Bruce. May God Bless you.

TANNY MATHEWS

August 27, 2009

I DID'NT KNOW MR DRAKE BUT DORENE YOU ARE ONE OF THE NICEST PEOPLE I MET (AT R/SVS)AND YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND NEVER A HARSH WORD (YOU ONCE TOLD ME YOU JUST PUT THE BEST ON THE OUTSIDE )SO I KNOW THIS IS HARD FOR YOU, BUT REMEMBER D GOD KNOWS BEST AND HELP TIFFANY BE STRONG ( AS I RECALL YOU OFTEN SPOKE OF HER) AND HERE IS MY NBR IF YOU NEED ME.446-7848. GOD IS ALREADY BLESSING YOU.

Deacon Marion & Annette Byrd

August 25, 2009

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I say to the family, you are in our prayers. Your heart maybe hurting, but I know a God who will comfort you if you let Him. One thing I know he will truely be missed and if we live right on this side of the Jordan River, we will see him again. He faught a good fight he kept the faith. God said come on home your work has been done. Just keep looking to the hill from whence cometh your help, your help come from the Lord. Bruce and my daddy (Mr. Byrd) looking around the kingdom to see which one is going to do the yard work. Family, keep Jesus in your life and if you need Him as your savior, just call Him, He will in no wise cast you out. Hold on to God unchanging hand, He will see you thru.

Dana Jones

August 25, 2009

To:Chameka & Grandma Doreathea I'm so sorry to hear about "Uncle Bruce's death weeping may endure in the night but joy cometh in the morning. I will continue to keep you in my prayers I love you both...

Don Allen

August 25, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Bruce will be missed by all who knew and worked with him.

mary mims

August 25, 2009

To the family of bruce drake my deepest sympathy goes out at this time of bereavment, bruce was a good man and freind he will be truely miss. may God keep blessing your family

Lori Wiggs

August 24, 2009

Absent from the body is present with the Lord.Past co workers of Bruce Drake in the Parks,Recreation and Entertainment Dept. wishes to express deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Drake. His presence will be regretfully missed.

Lloyd N. Pearson, Jr

August 22, 2009

To the family of
Mr. Bruce L. Drake

Dear Friend (s),

You have my deepest sympathy during your hour of bereavement. My God's love be close to bless and comfort you throughout these sadden days.

AGAPE' (Love)

Lloyd N. Pearson, Jr., Elder
Woodlawn Presbyterian Church USA
Executive Board, Jacksonville Branch NAACP

August 21, 2009

God bless the family. Bruce was a nice
man. We will miss our neighbor.

Jameka Jackson

August 21, 2009

Many prayers go out to the neice, Miss. Chameka Drake. Much love always, and if you need any thing don't hesitate to call. Remember that God is a God who knows all and plans out everything for the best end result.

chameka drake

August 21, 2009

My uncle was a well-like and loved person. He will be missed greatly.

Chameka Drake

August 21, 2009

My uncle was a well-liked and loved person. He will be missed greatly.

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