John Albert Drake, 85, of Bloomfield, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his home. He was born March 11, 1937, to Abe Drake and Anna Wood Bishop Drake. He was a retired employee of the former D. B. Sutherland and Sons. He was a retired construction worker and he loved to go fishing. He was a member of Bloomfield 2nd Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Allen Drake; and one brother, Joe Hickman.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie May “Lil” Duncan Drake; two sons, William “Buster” Drake and Terry (Lysa) Drake, both of Bardstown; one sister, Sue Ann James of Bardstown; two brothers, Bobby (Eva) King of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Bill Downs of Melbourne, Fla.; six grandchildren; six great-grand children; and one special nephew, John James of Bardstown.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield with the Rev. Robert Marshall and Joseph Marshall officiating. Burial is in Bloomfield Cemetery.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the funeral home.
The Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.
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