THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Saturday, January 14, 1995 TAG: 9501140131
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Robert Edward Drake, 74, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Mr. Drake was a native of Southampton County and was the son of the late James L. and Ronie D. Drake. He was a Methodist.
Survivors include one sister, Mabel Drake Sanford and her husband, Jutt; one sister-in-law, Estelle Burgess Drake; two nephews, J. David Drake and Danny R. Drake, all of Newsoms; and several cousins. Mr. Drake was predeceased by one brother, Sylvester James Drake.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, by the Rev. Pat Tony. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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