James R. Drake Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James R. Drake of Cromwell, Kentucky, who passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Drake to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Oscar and Vera Miller Drake; his son-in-law Donald Ray Johnson; his grandson Rusty Whittaker; and his brothers, Layverne Drake and Thurman D. Drake (Sheryl Drake).
He is survived by: his wife Janice Drake of Cromwell; his children, Jan Drake-Guy, Vicky Johnson, Todd Drake and Steven Drake; his grandchildren, Janna Boyd (Jon), Jesika Whittaker, Destini Johnson, Jacob Drake, Rachel Guy, Keaton Drake and Taylor Drake; his great grandchildren, Gage Whittaker, JJ Drake, Parker Boyd, Brooklyn Rhoades, Brenlee Rhoades, Brystal Rhoades, Payton Whittaker, Trinity Whittaker, Melanie Guy and Remedy Depew; his great great grandchild Russell Kolt Whittaker; and his brother Robert "Pee Wee" Drake.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to, Hospice of Ohio County, 1211 Main Street, Hartford, KY 42347.
