Franklin Welch Drake Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Franklin Welch Drake (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Franklin Welch Drake to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lorenzo Roy and Lona Mae Drake (Turner) of Sedley; his siblings, Barbara "Bob" C. Drake, Dorothy "Dot" L. Godwin, Eleanor R. Barnes, Sara "Snookie" F. Forrest, Billy L. Drake, Clinton Drake, Milton Drake and Roy Carl Drake; and his daughter Kelly Drake.
He is survived by: his children, Bonnie Beatty (Tom) and Franklin W. Drake, Jr. (Stacy); his grandchildren, Catey Coughlin (Nick), Becca Beatty (Liz Bell), Alex Drake, Madi Drake and Grace Drake; his great grandchildren, Olivia and Reece Coughlin; and his pet Sadie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; dear friends.
