John L. Drake's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2025 in Granville, Ohio

John L. Drake

May 3, 1946 - August 4, 2025 (79 years old)

Granville, Ohio

John L. Drake's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2025 in Granville, Ohio

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John L. Drake

May 3, 1946 - August 4, 2025 (79 years old)

Granville, Ohio

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John L. Drake Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate John L. Drake (Granville, Ohio), whose life came to an end on August 4, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the sacred silence of farewell, John is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Norman Drake and Jeannette Drake; and his stepson Tony Royce. He is survived by: his wife Heidi Drake; his sons, Jai Woody Royce Drake (Evelyn Van Till) and Eric David Drake (Amber Stroh); his grandson Aiden Nicholas Drake; and his siblings, Barbara Ziemann and Robert Drake (Nancy Drake). He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please send checks to;The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163, Or [email protected], Please visit http://www.mcpeekhoekstra.com to share a special memory or leave a message of condolence.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home



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