On Saturday, May 9, 2020 God called George home to rest. George was born to the late Linzer and Mary Drake on November 28, 1937.

He attended Greenville County School in Emporia, Virginia.George loved to work on cars. He was employed at Hertz Car Rental for 23 years.

George met and marriedAnnA. Miller in Mayof89.Later in life George joined Macedonia Baptist Church and wasbaptized under the leadership of the late Reverend Marvis P. May Sr.

George leaves to cherish his memo1y: his loving wife,Ann A.Drake; his two stepsons, Timmy and Allen; his siblings, Mary LewisofEmporia, Virginia, Edith Davis of Kingston, New York, Pearline WallerofEmporia, Virginia, Leon Drake (Evoria)ofBaltimore, Maryland, Bobby Drake (Linda) alsoofBaltimore, Rufus Drake (Connie)ofEmporia, Virginia Thelma DrakeofEmporia, Virginiaand a hostofnieces, nephews, cousins and friends.