Gerry Drake

Gerry Drake, age 67, of Springfield, passed away on March 20, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born May 29, 1955 in Colchester Essex, England the son of William and Evelyn Drake.

He shared his passion of adventure with his wife, Liz of 24 years and his children at heart, Nathan (wife Nicole) Wood, Tye Hannah (partner Kim Burt), Robert Wood , and Franklin (wife Hannah) Wood; six grandchildren, Katrisha, Tammy, Samantha, Piper, Carter, and Kennedy; two great-granchildren; mother, Evelyn Drake; and countless friends across the country.

Private graveside services will be held at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens. Friends and extended family are invited to join in a public celebration of life at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman at 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.