Charles Drake Obituary
We announce the death of Charles Drake of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, who passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 89. Charles will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gordon Edwin Drake and Irene Drake (Wilson); his daughter Terri Bess; his brothers, Gordon Edwin Drake, Jr., William Grant Drake and Kenneth Wayne Drake; and his brother-in-law Raymond Holt.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Drake (Morris); his siblings, Harold Dennis Drake (Mallerie), Larry Dale Drake (Emily), Jerry Wilson Drake (Sherry), Joyce Drake Holt and Nancy Jane Newsom (Roy); his grandchildren, Halie Lauren Holley (Mack) and Emily Carol Brown (Craig); his great grandchild Cooper Thomas Brown; and his sister-in-law Betty Drake.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cheatham County Funeral Home (117 Elizabeth St, Ashland City, TN 37015). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the River Road Church of Christ.
