Jeff Drake's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - James Jeffrey Drake, age 53 of Charleston, was united with his father and brother, and the angels and saints in heaven, on Monday, May 13, 2019 while at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with a Prayer Service beginning at 4:45 p.m. The Funeral Mass, honoring and celebrating his life, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 921 Madison Avenue in Charleston with Father Hyland Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston. Donations in his honor may be made to the Coles County Animal Shelter and left at the visitation/funeral mass or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Jeff was born August 27, 1965 in Charleston, Illinois, a son of Jim and Judy (Wright) Drake. He is survived by his loving mother, Judy Drake of Charleston; three daughters, Victoria, Michaela and Elle Drake; a devoted sister, Chris Bough and husband Darrell and sister-in-law, Lynette Drake, all of Charleston; nieces and nephews, Jacob Bough, Cierra Bough, Hannah Drake and Michael Drake; and his long-time companion and best friend, Terri Newbill. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, his brother, Mike Drake, and an infant son and daughter. Jeff was a 1983 graduate of Charleston High School and served with the Illinois Army National Guard. For the past eleven years he has been employed with the Coles County Sheriff's Office in building maintenance of the Coles County Jail and Courthouse. He is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Charleston. Jeff was a fantastic cook with an expertise in grilling. He had a knack for being able to fix just about anything and was an excellent mechanic whose tools were organized and always in place. He enjoyed gardening and loved animals and was a friend to many. Jeff will always be remembered for his kind and gentle soul and his willingness to help anyone in need. FUNERAL MASSThe Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Jeff Drake was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Charleston with Father Hyland Smith officiating. A visitation and prayer service were held the evening prior at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Pianist, Glenna Murphy and violinist, Terry Coulton accompanied Lindsey Fraser who served as the Cantor. Musical selections included: ""Amazing Grace"", ""Be Not Afraid"", ""Morning Has Broken"", On Eagle's Wings"", ""Old Rugged Cross"", ""Precious Lord, Take My Hand"", and ""Shepherd Me, O God"". Jeff's niece, Cierra Bough gave the eulogy and sister-in-law, Lynette Drake served as the Lector. Pall Attendants were nieces, Cierra Bough and Hannah Drake; Eucharistic Ministers were his sister, Christine Bough and sister-in-law, Lynette Drake; Gift Bearers were his nieces and nephews: Cierra Bough, Jacob Bough, Hannah Drake and Michael Drake; Altar Servers were Annabel and Josephina Wehrle; Ushers were Ray Kuznicki and Mike Metzger; Registry Hostess was Linda Grant. Burial followed in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston. Serving as pallbearers were: Justin Berry, Scott Biggs, Jacob Bough, Michael Drake, Denny Johns, Max Johns and Monty Walters and Honorary Pallbearer was brother-in-law, Darrell Bough. Prayer Service Adams Funeral Chapel Friday, May 17, 2019 4:45 PM Email Details 2330 SHAWNEE DRCHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Directions Visitation Adams Funeral Chapel Friday, May 17, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Email Details 2330 SHAWNEE DRCHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Directions Funeral Mass St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:00 AM Email Details 921 Madison AvenueCharleston, Illinois 61920 Directions
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