▰ William Harvey Drake Died November 03, … More Information |
William Harvey Drake, age 73 of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on November 3, 2003. Obituary published: November 04, 2003 in "Greenville News" |
▰ William Gary Drake Died April 05, … More Information |
William Gary Drake, 70, of Anderson Co, South Carolina departed this life April 5, 1998. Obituary published: April 06, 1998 in "The State" |
▰ William Bennett "Bill" Drake Died July 11, … More Information |
William Bennett "Bill" Drake, born June 14, 1941 passed from this world into the next July 11, 2014 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. William was 73.
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Obituary: William Bennett Bill Drake, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, died , 11, 2014, at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative . Born 14, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late LaVern Bennett and Wilma Liffring Drake. He was a 1963 graduate of Ripon , Ripon, Wisconsin. Bills broadcasting career began when he was a college freshman at Ripon in 1959. He subsequently worked professionally in Green Bay and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Columbia, South Carolina and Spartanburg where he hosted his morning program Awake with Drake since 1976. Bill was named South Carolina Radio Personality of the Year three times, and was awarded with The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolinas highest honor in 2004. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, past president of the South Carolina Lutheran Mens Association, Board Chairman of the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, and served on the boards of numerous other local civic groups. A strong advocate of local area schools, Bill conducted the Battle of the Brains, a quiz bowl involving youngsters from thirty-six schools and four Upstate counties. Bill also served as the producer, director, and host of the Bill Drake Christmas Music Festival for 33 years and served as an adjunct professor of Public Speaking at the University of South Carolina Upstate for over 27 years. He was also the long-time public address announcer for Wofford football and basketball. Most recently Bill donated his time as a volunteer at the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen which he often called one of his most rewarding experiences. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith A. Drake; son, Daniel B. Drake and wife Paula of Meridian, Idaho, daughter, Kelly Drake Rudisill and husband Corry of Lyman, South Carolina, and daughter, Karen A. Drake of Spartanburg; grandchildren, Taylor Hull of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jessica Franson, Holley Franson, and James Drake of Meridian, Idaho, and Abbi Rudisill and Caitlyn Rudisill of Lyman, South Carolina; brothers, James R. Drake and wife Brigit of Whidbey Island, Washington and Thomas L. Drake and wife Eileen of Lake Forest, Illinois; brother-in-law, Jay A. Wald and wife Cathy of Houston, Texas; nieces, Christel Layton, Christina Drake, Rev. Tracey Breashears Shultz and Shari Seale; and nephews, Kevin, John and Michael Drake. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 PM , 13, 2014, at Floyds Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. services will be conducted at 1:00 PM , 14, 2014, at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29303, by the Rev. Michael Shackelford and the Rev. Emily Edenfield. Private interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to The Soup Kitchen, 136 South Forest Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306; St. Johns Lutheran Church, 415 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or a charity of ones choice. Floyds Greenlawn Chapel |
▰ William R Drake Died August 12, … More Information |
William R Drake, born March 10, 1944 passed from this world into the next August 12, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. William was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Bob Jones, Terri Wolff Kaufman, Charles R., Karen Ramsey |
▰ Wesley Dale Drake Died November 20, … More Information | Wesley Dale Drake, born November 25, 1989 went into the presence of the Lord on November 20, 2016 in Piedmont, South Carolina. WESLEY was 26. |
▰ Wesley Dale Drake Died November 20, … More Information |
Wesley Dale Drake, born November 25, 1989 died November 20, 2016 in Piedmont, South Carolina. WESLEY was 26.
Family members and close friends: , Shevella ( Shell ) Jones- Austin, Leslie And Beany Gillespie, Karen Heath, Nikki Roschie And Brian King, Kaye Davis, Sheila Rice, Susan Cooke, Glenn & Laura Hines Sr., Edna Reece-bowers, Michael Dubois, Pete Shepard, Lucy Ibarra, Wendy Smith Chappell, Terry Wilson |
▰ Virginia Clifford Drake Died August 13, … More Information |
Virginia Clifford Drake, born June 10, 1922 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 13, 2013 in Greenville, South Carolina. Virginia was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Bill Schneider, Irene Holland, Susan Silhol |
▰ Thomas Sr Drake Died April 30, … More Information |
Thomas Sr Drake, of South Carolina, born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 30, 1997. Obituary published: May 01, 1997 in "Winston-Salem J" |
▰ Thomas Drake Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Thomas Drake Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Thomas Jefferson Drake Jr Died March 26, … More Information |
Thomas Jefferson Drake Jr , born January 19, 1922 went into the presence of the Lord on March 26, 2012 in W. Columbia, South Carolina. Thomas was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Perry And Allyson Jeffcoat, Mary Harrison, Ken Zint, Dot Cleveland, Pamela Wessinger |
▰ Terry D Drake Died July 24, … More Information |
Terry D Drake went into the presence of the Lord on July 24, 2001 in Beech Island, South Carolina. Obituary published: July 25, 2001 in "Augusta Ch (GA)" |
▰ Terry D Drake Died July 22, … More Information |
Terry D Drake, of South Carolina, born in New York, joined the Lord July 22, 2001. Obituary published: July 23, 2001 in "Augusta Ch (GA)" |
▰ Terry D Drake Died July 23, … More Information |
Terry D Drake passed away July 23, 2001 in Beech Island, South Carolina. Obituary published: July 24, 2001 in "Augusta Ch (GA)" |
▰ Terry D Drake Died July 22, … More Information |
Terry D Drake, of South Carolina, born in Watertown, New York, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Terry July 22, 2001. Obituary published: July 23, 2001 in "The State" |
▰ Terry Allard Drake Died January 21, … More Information |
Terry Allard Drake, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed from this life on January 21, 2007. Terry was 52. Obituary published: January 22, 2007 in "Greenville News" |
▰ Simone Orphe Thomas Drake Died December 01, … More Information |
Simone Orphe Thomas Drake, a resident of Columbia, South Carolina for decades, died December 1, 1997 in Columbia, South Carolina at the age of 0. Obituary published: December 02, 1997 in "The State" |
▰ Ruth (Cox) Drake Died September 29, … More Information |
Ruth (Cox) Drake, of Anderson, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2002. Ruth was 96. Obituary published: September 30, 2002 in "Greenville News" |
▰ Robert Seawright Drake Died September 21, … More Information |
Robert Seawright Drake, age 90 of Donalds, South Carolina passed away September 21, 2003. Obituary published: September 22, 2003 in "The State" |
▰ Robert Seawright Drake Died September 21, … More Information |
Robert Seawright Drake, of Donalds, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on September 21, 2003. Robert was 90. Obituary published: September 22, 2003 in "Index J" |
▰ Robert Seawright Drake Died September 21, … More Information |
Robert Seawright Drake, a resident of Donalds, South Carolina for decades, died September 21, 2003 in Donalds, South Carolina at the age of 90. Obituary published: September 22, 2003 in "Greenville News" |
▰ Robert Seawright Drake Died September 20, … More Information |
Robert Seawright Drake, of Donalds, South Carolina, joined the Lord September 20, 2003. Robert was 90. Obituary published: September 21, 2003 in "Index J" |
▰ Rebecca Diane Jones Drake Died September 28, … More Information | Rebecca Diane Jones Drake, born May 2, 1973 went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2016 in Burnettown, South Carolina. Rebecca was 43. |
▰ Ralph W The Honorable Judge Drake Died December 24, … More Information |
Ralph W The Honorable Judge Drake, age 91 of Greenville, South Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he December 24, 2002. Obituary published: December 25, 2002 in "Greenville News" |
▰ Ralph W The Honoarable Judge Drake Died December 24, … More Information |
Ralph W The Honoarable Judge Drake, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 24, 2002. Ralph was 91. Obituary published: December 25, 2002 in "Spartanburg H-J" |
▰ Ralph W Drake Died December 24, … More Information |
Ralph W Drake, a resident of Greenville, South Carolina for decades, died December 24, 2002 in Greenville, South Carolina at the age of 91. Obituary published: December 25, 2002 in "The State" |
▰ Rachel (Williams) Drake Died May 22, … More Information |
Rachel (Williams) Drake, of Conway, South Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 22, 2000. Rachel was 91. Obituary published: May 23, 2000 in "Sun News" |
▰ Paul P Drake Died November 14, … More Information |
Paul P Drake went into the presence of the Lord on November 14, 2005 in Aiken, South Carolina. Obituary published: November 15, 2005 in "Augusta Ch (GA)" |
▰ Patricia Lee Drake Died January 11, … More Information |
Patricia Lee Drake went into the presence of the Lord on January 11, 2015 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Obituary: Patricia passed away on , 11, 2015. Patricia was a resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at the time of passing. Patricia was married to James. |
▰ Odell Charles Drake Died July 08, … More Information |
Odell Charles Drake, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed from this life on July 8, 1997. Odell was 79. Obituary published: July 09, 1997 in "The State" |
▰ Mrs Betty Ann Drake Died February 02, … More Information |
Mrs Betty Ann Drake, born May 1, 1935 went into the presence of the Lord on February 2, 2016 in Greentree Circle, South Carolina. Mrs was 80.
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Obituary: Mrs. Drake was born on May 1, 1935 and passed away on , 2, 2016. Mrs. Drake was a resident of Greentree Circle, South Carolina at the time of passing. Mrs. Drake was married to Richard. |
▰ Mrs Mary D Drake Died January 07, … More Information |
Mrs Mary D Drake passed away January 7, 2016 in Cheraw, South Carolina.
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Obituary: Mrs. Drake passed away on , 7, 2016. Mrs. Drake was a resident of Cheraw, South Carolina at the time of passing. |
▰ Mrs Brenda Drake Died November 17, … More Information |
Mrs Brenda Drake went into the presence of the Lord on November 17, 2015 in Graniteville, South Carolina.
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Obituary: Mrs. Drake passed away on , 17, 2015. Mrs. Drake was a resident of Graniteville, South Carolina at the time of passing. Mrs. Drake was married to James. |
▰ Mr Peter Wayne Drake Died September 12, … More Information |
Mr Peter Wayne Drake, born July 14, 1956 passed from this world into the next September 12, 2016 in Lugoff, South Carolina. Mr was 60.
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Obituary: Mr. Drake was born on 14, 1956 and passed away on , 12, 2016. Mr. Drake was a resident of Lugoff, South Carolina at the time of passing. Mr. Drake was married to Carolyn. |
▰ Mr Richard Donald Drake Died March 18, … More Information |
Mr Richard Donald Drake, born July 23, 1939 entered Heaven's gates on March 18, 2016 in Anderson, South Carolina. Mr was 76.
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Obituary: Mr. Drake was born on 23, 1939 and passed away on , 18, 2016. Mr. Drake was a resident of Anderson, South Carolina at the time of passing. |
▰ Mr Samuel Curtis Drake Died April 17, … More Information |
Mr Samuel Curtis Drake, born August 17, 1945 entered into eternal rest April 17, 2014 in Columbia, South Carolina. Mr was 68.
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Obituary: COLUMBIA - A Memorial Mass for Samuel Curtis Drake, 68, will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. , 24, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Final Commendation and Farewell Prayers will be in the church rose garden. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. , 23, 2014, at Dunbar , Devine Street Chapel, with visitation following until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Curtis died , 17, 2014, after a brave and lengthy battle against lung cancer. His dignity and grace in the face of adversity was truly inspirational. Curtis was the son of the late Louis N. Drake, Sr. and the late Margaret J. Drake. He graduated from AC Flora High School in 1963. He served in the United States Marine Corp Reserves for six years reaching the rank of Sergeant. He was the owner and operator of Drake Systems, Inc. Mr. Drake was a Trenholm Little League baseball coach for many years and was active in many charities for Muscular Dystrophy. He served on the Board of Trustees for the Columbia M.S. Society and organized the Roman Gabriel Celebrity Golf Tournament featuring many local and national celebrities. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Curtis was especially fond of the water and spent many happy years on Lake Murray with his family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Helen McDougall Drake; sons, John Charles Drake (Hyatt), Robert Jamison Drake, Thomas Hayes Drake (Elizabeth); grandsons, Samuel Gray Drake, Benjamin Boyd Drake, Coleman Hayes Drake; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Betty Collins McDougall; and his faithful canine companion, Beau. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Louis N. Drake Jr. and John J. Drake. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the doctors and staff of the South Carolina Oncology Associates for their compassionate care of Curtis during his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia SC 29210 or to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine Street, Columbia SC 29205. |
▰ Miteylene (Tribble) Drake Died January 29, … More Information |
Miteylene (Tribble) Drake, age 85 of Wellford, South Carolina, passed from this world into the next January 29, 2005. Obituary published: January 30, 2005 in "Spartanburg H-J" |
▰ Micah Ray Drake Died October 25, … More Information |
Micah Ray Drake, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, passed from this world into the next October 25, 1998. Micah was 16. Obituary published: October 26, 1998 in "Spartanburg H-J" |
▰ Maxie Lee (Harter) Drake Died May 16, … More Information |
Maxie Lee (Harter) Drake, of Gaston, South Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 16, 1998. Maxie was 84. Obituary published: May 17, 1998 in "The State" |
▰ Mary L Drake Died August 19, … More Information |
Mary L Drake, born August 4, 1925 gained her wings on August 19, 2016 in Conway, South Carolina. Mary was 91.
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Obituary: Mary was born on 4, 1925 and passed away on , 19, 2016. Mary was a resident of Conway, South Carolina at the time of passing. Mary was married to Donald H. Drake. |
▰ Margaret Sloan Drake Died August 10, … More Information | Margaret Sloan Drake, born June 10, 1923 went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2016 in Greenville, South Carolina. Margaret was 93. |
▰ Margaret Sloan Drake Died August 10, … More Information |
Margaret Sloan Drake, born June 10, 1923 passed away peacefully August 10, 2016 in Greenville, South Carolina. Margaret was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Sheri Donofrio, Tolbert, Marzilla Bryson, John Drake, Harold Horton, James Triche |
▰ M Belle (Durden) Drake Died July 29, … More Information |
M Belle (Durden) Drake, of South Carolina, born in Twin City, Georgia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 29, 1997. DRAKE was 84. Obituary published: July 30, 1997 in "Metter Advertiser (GA)" |
▰ Luty Mae (Hodges) Drake Died November 25, … More Information |
Luty Mae (Hodges) Drake, 84, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2000 in Gaffney, South Carolina. Obituary published: November 26, 2000 in "Spartanburg H-J" |
▰ Luty Mae (Hodges) Drake Died November 25, … More Information |
On November 25, 2000, Luty Mae (Hodges) Drake, 84 of Gaffney, South Carolina passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: November 26, 2000 in "Greenville News" |
▰ Luther Jr Drake Died May 04, … More Information |
Luther Jr Drake, of Cheraw, South Carolina, passed from this life on May 4, 2006. Luther was 63. Obituary published: May 05, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs (NC)" |
▰ Luther Drake Died August 26, … More Information |
Luther Drake passed away peacefully August 26, 2003, at his home in Cheraw, South Carolina. He was 83. Obituary published: August 27, 2003 in "The State" |
▰ Luther Drake Died August 25, … More Information |
Luther Drake, of Chesterfield, South Carolina, gained his wings on August 25, 2003. Luther was 83. Obituary published: August 26, 2003 in "Charlotte Obs (NC)" |
▰ Lumanda (Bryant) Drake Died March 02, … More Information |
Lumanda (Bryant) Drake, age 95 of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, died on March 2, 2000. Obituary published: March 03, 2000 in "Savannah MN (GA)" |
▰ Louis Netherland Iii Drake Died February 02, … More Information |
Louis Netherland Iii Drake, age 66 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed from this world into the next February 2, 2004. Obituary published: February 03, 2004 in "The State" |
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