Terry William Drake Obituary

We bid farewell to Terry William Drake of Ottawa, Kansas, born in Joplin, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 17, 2026 at the age of 70. Terry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Terry William Drake to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Harvey M. Drake and Jacquelyn E. Drake (Andersen); his children, Renea (Jason Sammons), Candice (Jason Dials), Sarah (Robert Mills), Teri (Nicolas Caruthers), Laura (Greg Perry) and Adam Hunt; his grandchildren, Alex, Natalie Johnston Dials, Kole, Jordan Sammons, Kade Sammons, Kamryn, Braden Hoang, Caden Williams, Morgan Dials, Ava Mills, Addalyn Caruthers, Riley Jac Caruthers, Jason Chance Dials, Elizabeth Perry and Harvey Perry; his brother Tom Drake; and his sister-in-law Diane.

In honor of Terry's love of animals, the family suggests memorial contributions to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.