Thomas Drake's Obituary
Thomas Gerald Drake was born on March 30, 1955 in Waco, TX. He entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2023.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents J.D. and Mabel Drake of Lufkin, TX; brother Elwin Drake of Lufkin, TX; sisters Jeanie Baker of Las Vegas, NV, and Vivian Sifford of Lufkin, TX.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mona Drake of Leesville, LA; sisters, Teresa Phillips of Woden, TX and Loyce Carr of Ada, OK; daughters Jennifer Cozier and husband Ed of Jasrah, Bahrain, Amber Drake of Leesville, LA, Eddwina "Eddie" Gibson and husband Chris of Box Elder, SD; and son T.G. Drake and partner Jennifer of Leesville, LA.
He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Lauren, Dalton, Ally, Falicity, Sammie,
Laynee, Eddie, Trey, Aiden, Madelynn, Hunter, Jerry, Lathan, Steven, Ashlynn, and 2 great grandchildren, Cole and Brynlee.
Gerald served 20 years in the US Navy and was an active member in the Free Masons. He was a local business owner of G&M yard service in Leesville for more than 30 years. He loved God, his family, and coaching his children and grandchildren in youth sports.
Gerald, who never met a stranger, will be missed by all
Visitation will be held at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, LA on Friday Jan 20 from 6-8 pm.
Services will be held at Labby Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday January 21st at 2 pm
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Drake Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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