Deacon Francis William Drake Obituary

We bid farewell to Deacon Francis William Drake of Lacombe, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 22, 2025 at the age of 88. Deacon 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 Deacon Francis William Drake to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elizabeth Drake and William Drake; his wife Julia Drake; his great grandchild Riley; and his sisters, Rosanna Tennyson, Pauline Durkee, Catherine Moffit, Agnes Tennyson and Josephine Eason.

He is survived by: his children, Robert "Bill" Drake (Lori), Michael Drake (Angie) and Mary Kittel (Kern); his grandchildren, Brett, Timmy, Eric, Kristen, Mark Francis, Harry (Lisa), Brian (Marcell), Sammy, Andriana Richard (Nick), Amanda Petitjean (Pete) and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kittel; his great grandchildren, Aiden, Julia, Emily, Ellen, Molly and Drake Kittel; and his sister Virginia Drake. He is also survived by extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Flutie Foundation for Autism Awareness (https://secure.qgiv.com) in honor of Deacon Frank's autistic grandchildren and great-grandchild are appreciated.