Richard Ernest Drake Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 1, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Richard Ernest Drake (Mount Gilead, Ohio). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Drake and Lula Drake; his siblings, John, Frank, Kenny Drake, Roberta Mucci, Beverly Hall and Marjorie Drake; and his son Marcus Drake.
He is survived by: his children, Michelle Drake (David Karr), Marshall Drake (Amy) and Miles Drake (Christa); his grandchildren, Dr. Lauren Karr, Cameron Drake, Shannon Karr and Kaitlyn Drake; his siblings, Ben Drake, Helen Fox, Donna Sagar (Eddie) and Susan Hewitt (Ronnie); and his caregivers, Morgan and Lisa. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Snyder Funeral Homes, Mount Gilead Chapel (67 N Main St, Mt Gilead, OH 43338).
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes monetary contributions to be made to Heartland Hospice who provided dedicated attention to Richard in the remaining months of his life.
