I am thinking of each one of you today, Mr.Drake would tell you all that he is a winner either way, because he had to leave the people who loved him here, just think of the one's who loves him there. I can see that smile on his face.

With great love and sympathy to all of you.

My condolences to the entire family.  May each of you have peace during this difficult time.

Pat Graham

Dear Davey, Debbie and Tim,

I was so sorry to see your dad's obit in yesterday's paper.  Strangely enough, I was thinking about him just recently.  With all the Colbert residents/former residents lost this year and last, those of us surviving them seem completely lost.  

I hadn't seen Mr. David in a couple of years, but it was always a joy when I did.  It made me so happy and warmhearted when he broke out in that full faced smile when greeting me and telling me how good it was to see me.  There are a lot of good memories of him, Miss Hazel and all of you from our years growing up.  The church, having my first cup of 'ice milk' in the store, listing to music, playing ball, going to the pool at Swamp Guinea....on and on.

Thanks so much for sharing the photos with us.  Such a nice expression of his life.  My condolences to all of you.  Sorry that I could not make it to pay them in person.  If there's anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.

Christine Crumley-Brown

Dave was my great uncle (I am Clark's granddaughter). I will always remember his bright, enigmatic smile and kind nature. He was a lovely person and will be missed.

To The Drake Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during your time of sorrow.
Rest in Peace My friend!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

With much love I love every one of y'all ! Thank u for keeping me n the family !!!

Deborah and Charles,
We pray that God wraps his arms around you and brings you comfort. You have been in our thoughts and prayers today.
Our deepest condolences
Cindy and Don Patterson

OBITUARY

David Drake Sr.

3 May, 1928 – 8 September, 2015

Evergreen Memorial Park

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