Official Obituary of
Raymond Ray Drake
April 23, 1942 ~ May 6, 2021 (age 79) 79 Years Old
Raymond Drake Obituary
Raymond Ray Drake, Jr. was born in Apache, Oklahoma on April 23, 1942 to Raymond Ray Drake and Irene Elizabeth (Wilcox) Drake. He passed away on May 6, 2021 at the age of 79 in Apache.
Graveside services are scheduled on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM with Garry Drake officiating in the Fairview Cemetery in Apache. Military honors will be conducted by the Stephens County Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crews Funeral Home.
Raymond graduated from Apache High School and joined the United States Air Force shortly after to serve his country. After serving, Raymond worked many years as a foreman for a concrete company before retiring. He was always eager to help anyone in need especially his family and friends. He enjoyed going to the casino as well as just playing a simple game of dominoes or chess. Raymond loved to read, science fiction books being one of his favorites.
Raymond is survived by his daughter, Michelle Pierce and husband Michael of Prosper, TX; a grandson; sister, Charlene Filsmyer of Apache; brother, Garry Drake of Chickasha; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.crewsfh.com.
Graveside services are scheduled on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM with Garry Drake officiating in the Fairview Cemetery in Apache. Military honors will be conducted by the Stephens County Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crews Funeral Home.
Raymond graduated from Apache High School and joined the United States Air Force shortly after to serve his country. After serving, Raymond worked many years as a foreman for a concrete company before retiring. He was always eager to help anyone in need especially his family and friends. He enjoyed going to the casino as well as just playing a simple game of dominoes or chess. Raymond loved to read, science fiction books being one of his favorites.
Raymond is survived by his daughter, Michelle Pierce and husband Michael of Prosper, TX; a grandson; sister, Charlene Filsmyer of Apache; brother, Garry Drake of Chickasha; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.crewsfh.com.
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