Ralph Drake

Ralph Leonard Drake of Kansas City, MO entered into eternal rest Friday, January 28, 2022 at his home, having reached the age of 75 years. He was born September 28, 1946 in Louisville, KY to the late Charles Edward Drake and Lula Marie Drake (Wilcoxson).

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Annetta Drake who he was united in marriage to on September 25, 1981, and shared 36 years together, 3 brothers; Eddy Drake, James Drake, and Roger Drake, and 1 step-granddaughter; Kayla Pocock.

Those who remain to mourn him is 2 daughters; Jody Davis (fiancé, Darren Downs) and Lisa (Mark) Wiley; 1 step-daughter; Lisa Peace, 1 son, 1 grandson; Dustin Davis (fiancé, Nadya Buenaflor) 1 step-grandson Matthew Pocock (fiancé, Katie Sullivan) 3 granddaughters; Krystal (Jeremy) Kiper, Raven Wiley, and Balee Davis (fiancé Tezz Irby) and 1 great granddaughter; Zoey Kiper, 1 great grandson; Jacob Kiper, 1 step-great granddaughter; Stella Burns, 1 step-great grandson; Abel Pocock, 1 great granddaughter on the way; Jazmin Irby, 1 brother; Johnny Drake, 1 brother-in-law; Paul Hamby, 3 sister-in-laws; Beulah DeClue, Mary Christopher and Kathy (Jim) Jarvis, special friends; Chris and Veronica Harter, along with other family and friends.

Ralph was a devout Christian and loved to spread the word of God. He was baptized on October 11, 1981 and was currently attending Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church.

A Graveside Service will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 at 1 PM at the Jarvis Family Cemetery, Mineral Point, MO. Arrangements by DeClue Funeral Home.