Ray Drake

Ray Drake, a Stroud, Oklahoma resident, was born in Stone County, Arkansas on January 28, 1916, and departed this life in Stroud, on Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at the age of 89 years. Ray was the son of Ruebin and Stella Northcutt Drake. Ray married Willie Pauline Pettit in Slick, Oklahoma on May 16, 1936. She preceded him in death on February 24, 1993. Ray worked for Tenneco Oil Company as a Foreman. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Stroud and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. His parents, 1 daughter, 3 brothers, 1 sister, son in law, and daughter in law also preceded Ray in death. Survivors include Two Sons Jerry Drake of Douglasville, GA Bill Drake & wife Bennie of Stroud Three DaughtersShirley Post & husband Larry of Stroud Margaret Schuttheis of Oklahoma City Brenda Edward & husband Eddie of Stroud One Sister Fay O''Neal of Stroud 17 Grandchildren 36 Great Great-grandchildren 6 Great-great-grandchildren Other relatives and friends