George Thomas Drake Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2023 in Newsoms, Virginia

George Thomas Drake Sr.

August 30, 1930 - June 22, 2023 (92 years old)

Newsoms, Virginia

George Thomas Drake Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2023 in Newsoms, Virginia

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Wright Funeral Home Inc

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George Thomas Drake Sr.

August 30, 1930 - June 22, 2023 (92 years old)

Newsoms, Virginia

George Thomas Drake Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George Thomas Drake Sr. of Newsoms, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 92, on June 22, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Barnes "Lizzie" Drake and Genie Drake; his sisters, Marion Drake Poole and Loretta Drake Faison; his niece Tonya Kay Faison; and his brother-in-law Dick C. Poole.

He is survived by: his wife Mary; his children, George Thomas "Tommy" Drake, Jr. (Debra) and Lisa Drake Skeeters (John); his granddaughter Ryleigh Elizabeth Skeeters; his brother Curtis W. Drake (Margie); his brother-in-law Mills B. Faison, Jr.; his cousin Louise D. Pixley; and his caregivers, Angie Smith, Elizabeth DelVecchio, Carolyn Hill, Jacqueline Hill, Tonya Tyler, Kathy Williams and Edna Worrell. He is also survived by his family and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Newsoms Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 312, Newsoms, Virginia 23874 or Southampton Academy, 26495 Old Plank Road, Courtland, Virginia 23837.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wright Funeral Home Inc



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June 25

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Wright Funeral Home Chapel
206 W 4th Ave, Franklin, VA 23851

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June 26

Funeral service

Newsoms Baptist Church
29347 S Main St, Newsoms, VA 23874

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