Francis Edwin Drake Jr.
March 20, 1945 ~ July 9, 2024
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Francis E. Drake, Jr. of Asheville, NC passed away on July 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis E. Drake, Sr., and Marjorie Huntley Drake. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lucille Maney Drake.
He is survived by his siblings, Daniel Drake (Carolyn) and Elaine Gossett.
A graveside burial will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Pisgah View Memorial Park with the Rev. Archie Gilmer officiating.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: July 16, 2024 2:00 pm
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-4415
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Farewell to a friend and co worker..you will be missed
Beverly Button, He was such a dear friend to a lot of people, he will be missed