Obituaries

RICHARD DRAKE

Saturday, June 27, 2009 10:46 PM CDT

Richard Drake, age 77, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Born September 13, 1931 in Calmer, he was a son of the late Joe and Della Dorsett Drake. He was retired from Hartz Seed Company in Stuttgart.

A member of Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, he was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Humphries Drake; and brothers, Nick Petty, Willie Drake, and Joe Robert Drake.

Survivors include sisters, Gloria Jean Drake, Bernell Stayton, Minnie Belle Moore; and niece and caregiver, Willene Adams.

Graveside services will be Monday, 10:30 a.m. at Center Point Cemetery near Hazen with Brother Harold Chandler officiating. Arrangements are by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services.

Visitation will be Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online condolences: www.FullerFunerals.com.

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