James Drake Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Drake Jr. of Mount Vernon, Ohio, who passed away on September 5, 2022, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Drake Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father James Drake. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Drake; his sons, Howard S. Drake of Mount Vernon and James Carrol Drake of Illinois; his brother Edwin C. Drake (Lynn); his nephew Edwin C. Drake, Jr. (Kelly); his nieces, Shayla and Michelle; his stepchildren, Stephanie Mike (Jess), Kevin Denman (Jeanie) and Pamela Etzwiler (Josh); and his cousin Connie Flemming (Garland) of Utica. He is also survived by four grandchildren; several great grandchildren.