Jimmy Risdon Drake Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jimmy Risdon Drake of Springfield, Tennessee, who passed away on May 29, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jimmy Risdon Drake to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Harvey Drake and Clara Watts Drake; his children, Theresa Drake and Anthony Scott Drake; his great grandchild Dayton Johnson; his sister Laura; his brother-in-law Hughes Ellis; and his close friend Leroy Mayes.
He is survived by: his wife Kay Drake; his children, Warren Drake (Megan) and Tanya Todd (Sam); his grandchildren, Emma Johnson (Elijah) and Samuel Bailey Todd (Jordan Gibson); his great grandchildren, Stella Johnson, Walker Johnson and Penny Gibson; his siblings, Johnny Drake, Loretta Morehead (Gene) and Linda Coakley; and his close friend Dennis Coakley. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 1st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 2655 Battle Creek Rd, Springfield, TN 37172. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 1st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
