Joe Lee Drake

Drake,

Joe Lee

Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Joe Lee Drake, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born on April 1st, 1944 to Mr. Lawson and Mrs. Carrie Drake in Helena, Arkansas. In 1954 at the age of 10-years old, Joe's mother relocated her children to Muskegon Heights, Michigan where she would continue to rear them after the death of her husband Lawson. Joe Drake attended Muskegon Hts. Public schools. Joe drake accepted Christ at an early age and remained a faithful believer until his passing.

Joe Drake was a hard-working man, maintainer, and protector of his family. Joe Drake spent numerous years employed at Park Street Machinery. Even after his (so-called) retirement he would still be found working shifts at the Park Street machinery shop. The employees would see Joe and ask, "I thought you retired" and Joe's reply would be, "I'll let you know when I retire." This is a testimony of Joe Drake's work ethics and dedication.

Joe Drake possessed numerous God-given talents that he utilized in his lifetime. Joe was a great mechanic, he refurbished and painted old classic cars, and he loved to ride motorcycles. Joe was known for just getting on the highway and riding out. Joe could play the guitar, keyboard, piano, and sing very loud (for all to hear).

Joe Drake was also known to be a man of many "funny" words and would always use those words to have those around him smiling and cracking up laughing.

Joe Lee Drake leaves to cherish his memory: His wife of 34-years who he affectionately called "Baby Doll" Della (Diggs) Drake. Children: Mark (Tania) Drake of Queen Creek, Az, Tishena Drake, Doug Diggs, Patricia Diggs, Michael Diggs, Kasandra (Mario) Wesley, all of Muskegon Hts, MI, Mark (Tonya) German, Joe Lee Drake Jr., Robert (Angela) Diggs, Willie German, Pricillia German, Brian German, all of Muskegon, MI, Ladon (Nichole) German of Romulus MI, Jolisa German of Houston TX, Latasharene (Sacarey) Aubrey of Norton Shores, MI, Kris Drake of Lansing, MI, Ardeana Hopens, of Cleveland, OH; 52-Grand Children, 50- Great Grand Children, and a Host of In-Laws, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his Father, Lawson Drake, Mother, Carrie (Drake) Merriweather, Daughter- Mary Ann Green, Brother - Charles Turner, Sister - Susie Mae (Drake) Buckner, 2- Grandsons, Theopplis (Jamal) Houston and Henry Mason.

SERVICE

Friday, July 28, 2023, 12:00 Noon PM at Our Father's Church with Pastor Willie B. Williams Jr. and Pastor Robert Diggs officiating. Family Hour/Visitation 10:00AM till Noon at the church. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.

Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon