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Jerry Cecil Drake Sr., 67 of Concord, NC passed away on Thursday December 12, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center – Northeast surrounded by family. Jerry was born on December 31, 1945 in Stanly County to the late Mr. Thurman Drake and Mrs. Elgie Lowe. Mr. Drake Sr. proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and served two tours in Vietnam.
Mr. Drake was of the Baptist faith and was a skilled handyman that could fix anything. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything that involved being outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who he was always picking with.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Keith Drake.
Jerry is survived by a son; Jerry Cecil Drake Jr. and wife Amy of Concord; a daughter, Cindy D. Hastings and husband Gary of Concord; a sister, Barbara Jenkins of Locust; a brother, Charles Drake of Locust; and grandchildren, Megan and Alyson Drake and Madison and Caroline Hastings.
There will be a graveside service at the Salisbury National Cemetery on Tuesday December 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM conducted by pastor Jonathan Blankenship with military honors provided by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, North Carolina is assisting the Drake family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Ruthanne Ellison says
We will miss Jerry’s good natured popping in to say hey to those of us he had worked with before retiring. When I saw his red truck, I would get ready for a pleasant chat about his farm work and his family that he dearly loved.
Every time I see a red truck like his, I will think of each of you and how much you miss him. God be with you during this time. My prayers are with you and that you will be able to continue as he would have wanted you to – with a wonderful Christmas.
Blessings,
from an old co-worker from General Services
Ruthanne Ellison
Jeff says
I just learned about Jerry’s passing and was deeply saddened. I was an insurance agent for Jerry and really enjoyed when he came in because he would always joke around with me and we would talk racing. I will miss Jerry he was a good man.