John Robert "Johnny" Drake, 71, of Nashville, died Monday, July 30, 2018, at his residence.
He was born November 25, 1946, in Lowndes County to the late Robert Gordon Drake and the late Dorothy Rowan Drake. He was the owner of Island Outboards in Little Torch Key, Fla., and Nashville, Ga.
He was a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church and served six years in the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Diana Moore.
He is survived by two daughters, Stefanie Drake (Chuck) Burford of Kennesaw and Rita (Donald Cook) Drake of Valdosta; sister, Gail Dismuke of Statesboro; two grandchildren, Ella Burford and Gabriel Drake Cook; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His family will honor his request for cremation.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Lovein Funeral Home.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the service.
Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville.
Statesboro Herald, August 1, 2018
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He was born November 25, 1946, in Lowndes County to the late Robert Gordon Drake and the late Dorothy Rowan Drake. He was the owner of Island Outboards in Little Torch Key, Fla., and Nashville, Ga.
He was a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church and served six years in the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Diana Moore.
He is survived by two daughters, Stefanie Drake (Chuck) Burford of Kennesaw and Rita (Donald Cook) Drake of Valdosta; sister, Gail Dismuke of Statesboro; two grandchildren, Ella Burford and Gabriel Drake Cook; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His family will honor his request for cremation.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Lovein Funeral Home.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the service.
Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville.
Statesboro Herald, August 1, 2018
Sign the Legacy online guestbook at www.statesboroherald.com.