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Obituary For Rory Drake
Homegoing Services for Mr. Rory Drake, of 37 Orchard Rd., Rex, GA. 30273, will be held Monday, May 2, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at The Chapel of Donald Trimble Mortuary. Reverend Michael Meredith, Officiating, Eulogist. Interment, Lincoln Cemetery, 2275 Simpson Rd., Atlanta, GA. 30314.
Rory is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Drake; his mother, Charlotte Ransom Dixon; his father, Roy Drake; his grandparents, Mable Ransom, Oscar Ransom, Reva Drake All and Buddy All. He leaves to cherish his memory, two stepchildren and granddaughters, Joseph Waller, III (Tasha), of Conyers, GA., Aisha Davis (Don), Savannah and Sierra Davis, of Tampa, FL.; three sisters, Angela Drake Crisler (Jack), of Colleyville, TX., Dr. Gabraella “Gabby” Drake Forte, of Alpharetta, GA., and Rosemary “Rosie” Dixon, of Lawrenceville, GA.; two nieces, Simone and Jessica Forte, of Atlanta, GA.; his first cousins who loved him like a brother, Tonya Slaton (Clint), Wonna Hambrite (Ramon), Carla Clary (Tyrone), Kenneth Roberts (Cecile), Roderick “Rock” Roberts, Chandra “Candy” Roberts, Karen “Cookie” Roberts, Yolanda Pope, Charles “Chucky” Vinson, and Gregory Vinson (Kimothy); and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the mortuary Monday, at 10:30 A.M.
Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3.
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You have left a huge void Rory. It feels really strange going to the post office and not seeing your friendly face. Deepest condolences to Rory's family and friends. He will always be remembered🙏🏽 (From: a Lawrenceville resident)
I just recently learned of Rory's passing after not seeing his usual friendly face at the Post Office for a little while. He was such a kind, calm, caring and helpful person. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.🙏🏽🙏🏽🥀
Rory was always so kind and helpful to me when I went to the Lawrenceville Post Office to mail letters. He always smiled and was so ready to help others. I will always remember his smiling face, calm nature, and helping spirit. Thank you, Roy, for being such a kind human, even to a stranger.
Even when time has passed by, our memories will never fade. We love you Rory and we will miss you always. Rest Sweet Spirit. Love, Cousin Verna
Rory, I remember you from so many years ago. You were such a kind young man. Although many years have past, I have thought of you often, hoping and praying that you were still the same sweet soul I remebered. Abundant Blessings Dear Cousin. May you dance in heaven with the angels. Love you.
My condolences and sincere prayers to Rory's family . May you Rest In Peace my fellow USPS employee and West Georgia College classmate. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Condolences to Rory's family and all who knew and loved him. May God's peace provide comfort, during this most difficult time.
"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." ~ Thomas Moore
With sympathy, Shanterrie Martin
To the family and friends thank you for sharing Rory with the post office. Peace love and light to you all. Rory you will truly be missed. Thank you for sharing so much knowledge with me in your last few months. I appreciate you and will truly miss you. Much Love Corvelle
Sending prayers and condolences in your time of grief. "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted." Rest in peace, classmate.
Carla (Gober) Reid
Condolences to the family. Rory is my brother-in-law and I will always cherish the way he loved and cared for my sister Lillian,he was truly an amazing husband may his memory be a blessing to y'all as well.
took care of my sister, Lillian
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