Robert L. Drake Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert L. Drake of McConnelsville, Ohio, born in Zanesville, Ohio, who passed away on October 27, 2023 at the age of 85. 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, Jim Drake and Eloise Drake; and his stepgrandson Jeremy Miller. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Drake; his close friend Oreo; his children, Bobbi Jo Miller (Scott) and Jimi Drake; his stepchildren, Kirk Kennard, Kristi Baker (Trevor) and Kim Bolden (Bill); his grandchildren, Amanda, Haleigh, Daniel Miller, Danielle Miller, Angel Davis (Robert), Lindsay Gates (Jacob), Erin Kennard, Abby Baker, Hannah Brooks and Emily Aragon; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Rylee and Gabriel; his sisters, Meris Browne (Punch), Beth Kastle (Andy) and Kerry McGinnis (Charlie); his niece Pam Browne (Dan); and his nephews, Jack Carnes (Julia) and Derek Carnes (Amber).
Memorial contributions in Bob's name can be made to VITAS Hospice, (Team 233) 115 S. Missouri Ave, Suite 350, Lakeland, FL 33815 and Freedom Drivers 4 Veterans, c/o Sue Fay, 7768 Golf Boulevard, Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890.
