Frank Drakes

Frank Drakes

Funeral services for Mr. Frank Drakes, Jr., of Eastman, will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at the Annis Chapel Baptist Church, 5527 Rose Street, Eastman. Pastor Frank Drakes, IV, will officiate.

Mr. Drakes was born on March 11, 1941, in Eastman to the late Frank Drakes, Sr, and the late Annie Lou Drakes. At an early age he became a member of the Annis Chapel Baptist Church and he attended Peabody School in Eastman. He entered the workforce at an early age to support his family and was known for his plumbing, carpentry and electrical skills.

He was preceded in death by his parents, by his one and only loving daughter, Kettisha Drakes Odom, and by his two siblings, Bobby Drakes and Lillie Drakes.

Mr. Drakes leaves to cherish his memories he wife of many years, Vernell Drakes of Eastman, two sons, Pastor Frank (Lisa) Drakes, IV, of Dublin, and Joel Gregory Drakes of Atlanta, his grandchildren, Miracle Odom of Eastman, T'Shovie Smith, Brittany Drakes, Jasmine Drakes, and Morgan Drakes of Atlanta, one sister, Lottie Mae (King) George of Eastman, two brothers, Ronnie Drakes and Larry (Gladys) Drakes, both of Eastman, one aunt, Louise Mathis of Bronx, New York, a devoted nephew, Teddy Drakes of Eastman, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Viewing will be at the Hamilton-Burch Funeral Home in Eastman.

Services by Dudley Funeral Home of Dublin. Post condolences at www.ServicesByDudley.com.