
He loved his family more than life itself. John was a very easy going man with a huge heart. He was employed with Heritage Home of Florence for many years. Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge. John received his formal education in Florence School District One and graduated from South Florence High School. He answered God's call to enter into eternal rest on Sunday morning Jat Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC. John Edward Drake, affectionately called “Junior” son of Edward Drake and Nancy Cobb, weas born Novemin Florence, SC. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself that where I am, there you may be also. In My Father’s house are many mansions if it were not so, I would have told you. John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled you believe in God, believe also in Me. At the family's request, this service will not be live-streamed. Thank you for your concern and cooperation. What the family needs most at this time are your prayers and understanding. While the Drake family would love to be surrounded by your presence, they acknowledge the health risks to family, church members, friends, and particularly to those who are most vulnerable to this disease, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions.

John "Junior" Drake The family of John Edward Drake, in consideration of the current health crisis, has decided to hold a funeral service for their loved one limited to 30 immediate family members.
