Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Wayne B. Drake, 82

EATON, IN

WAYNE B. DRAKE, 82, passed away February 22, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.

The son of Bill Drake and O’dell Rogan, he was born in McMinnville, TN. He married Ova Lee Hutchens on September 29, 1945.

Wayne retired from Chevrolet in Muncie and worked in his family’s business, C & C Distributor, in Eaton. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering with many different hobbies.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ova Lee, a son Keith Drake (wife, Donna F.), grandson, A. Wayne Drake (wife, Donita), four sisters: Sue, Jean, Wanda, and Billie.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Bill and O’dell, as well as two brothers, John Drake and Wash Drake.

No services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Little Red Door, Cancer Services of Delaware County, 401 W. Jackson St., Muncie, IN 47305.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.

Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.