Herman Lee Drake

Herman Lee Drake, 90, of Silver Spring, MD died in Dunkirk, MD on April 14, 2013. He was born in Tallahassee, FL on April 18, 1922 to the late Joshua and Lilla Harvey Drake. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II.  He has been employed in defense intelligence with the Federal Government before his retirement. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He was a Washington Nationals fan and a devoted father and grandfather.

Herman is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne Drake; sons Ralph Drake of Silver Spring and Andre Drake and his wife Merceditas of Dunkirk; daughters, Lisa Ritter of Damascus, MD and Denise Drake of Silver Spring, six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Herman’s brothers, John and Mayo and sisters, Clara and Ruby Drake predeceased him.

A  visitation was held on April 18, 2013 at Raymond-Wood Funeral Home. A memorial service was held on April 19, 2013 at Viers Mill Baptist Church. A funeral service and interment were held on April 22, 2013 at Jackson Bluff Community Church and Cemetery, Tallahassee, FL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at calverthospice.org.

Local arrangements provided by Raymond-Wood Funeral Home. Dunkirk.

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