Birth date: Oct 2, 1933 Death date: Aug 15, 2009
Henry A. “Hank” Drake, 75 of Lovington, died Saturday, August 15, 2009 in Decatur. Hank was born October 2, 1933 in Lerna, the son of Fred and Lilly Arthur Drake. A U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, Hank worked as a union sheet Read Obituary
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To the Drake family,he will be missed dearly.It was always fun to see him at the horse shows,sale barn and at family get togethers,Oh,and onry wasnt the word for it!He was one of the best jews I ever met,but the one thing I'l always remember and treasure about Hank is that he treated my daughter like an angel,he always had encouraging words of wisdom for her when it came to riding. Love Always Michelle and Carlie Sullivan, IL US
trish and ash very sorry for your loss but he is with god now and no more suffering u are in my thoughts and prayers i know what your going through i am still mourning my loss if u need anything do not hessitate to ask love u both godbless…….jimmy lovington, IL US
Trish,Ash and family- I just wanted to let you know that you are all in my prayers. I thought the world of Hank and he will be greatly missed. Love, Lara Lovington, IL US
Davie, FL US
Pat and family,We know we will all miss Henry,but we have to remember he is resting peacfullynow. When I think a bout him and would call and ask how he was feeling he would say "oh bout half" and we will talk again soon,Sis. I am truly sorry we cannot be there but we have all of you in our heart and prayers. The joy in knowing that God cares about us all,and we can cast all our anxieties on him, because he loves us. 1 Peter5:7 God bless you all this day, Hazel and Norman Davie, FL US
Pat, Donny and Trisha,I don't know if heaven is ready for Hank to join my Dad…and once again be betting $$$ on their favorite horse or pony. Thanks for the memories our families shared during the horse show years. Extending my sympathy to you.Love,Karen Marley-Hays Oreana, IL US
Trisha, hey honey I went to read the guestbook for your dad, cause i wanted to leave you and ashley a message and to tell you how sorry I am for your loss,then I came accross the one you sent to your dad yourself,it made me cryI sent the same exact message to my dad's guestbook when he passed awaythat brought back memories for me as well,if you need anything let us know…much love,Rae and Fred decatur, IL US
Dearest Pat, Becky,Donny, and Trisha, I'm really sorry to here about Hank. It was a real shock to me when I read it in the paper. He passed on my birthday. You know we all go back a long way. He sold me my first horse,taught me to ride & also taught me how to be tuff. I remember when he use to make Donny and I ride everything that would go thru the sales. He will be greatly missed. My love to all Kim shelbyville, IL US
Carl always enjoyed talking to Hank whether it was a a horse sale or show. They could spend hours trading horse stories. He will be greatly missed Decatur, IL US
