James W. Drake Obituary

In loving memory of James W. Drake of Tampa, Florida, who departed this world on January 30, 2026 at the age of 77. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James W. Drake to pay them a last tribute.

Though James has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Nelson Drake and Grace Charlotte Haines Drake. He is survived by: his sons, Jeffrey "Jeff" Drake, Michael "Mike" Drake (Cassandra) and Timothy "Tim" Drake; his grandchildren, Haleigh "Nikki" Johnson (Brannon), Lacey Drake, Andy Drake, Mila Drake and Sebastian Drake; and his great grandchildren, Emma and Everleigh Johnson.