Freddie Drayton Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Freddie Drayton

The funeral services for the late Mr. Freddie Drayton, who departed this life on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Jesus Christ Tabernacle of Deliverance in Sylvester, Georgia. Reverend Webbie Hill, Pastor, will be delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Bright Morning Star Church Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipp's Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Deacon Freddie Drayton was born on April 12, 1961 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie James and Gussie Cooper Drayton.

He was educated in the Worth County Public School System, and graduated from Worth County High School in 1981.

Freddie was a member of the Jesus Christ Tabernacle of Deliverance Church, where he was ordained as a Deacon, and served as President of the Usher Board.

Freddie was united in Holy Matrimony to Miss Beverly Marlin on February 11, 2006. This union was blessed as they blended their families with six children.

Freddie worked as a maintenance man for over thirty years with the Bozeman Agency and the Bozeman family. Freddie was all about helping people. He never met a stranger nor did he meet anyone that he didn’t give a kind word to. Everyone that came in contact with Freddie was blessed.

On December 31, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, the Lord called this powerful Man of God home. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie James and Gussie Drayton, and three brothers, Larry Drayton, William Henry Drayton, Sr., and Norman Drayton.

Deacon Freddie Drayton leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife, Minister Beverly Drayton; a son, Lionel (Sabrina) Drayton of Adel, Georgia; five daughters, Carla (Wesley) Daniels, Kahlil Drayton, both of Moultrie, Georgia, Shatoya Allen of Tifton, Georgia, Zackeria Wilson, Tenya Wilson, both of Sylvester, Georgia; fourteen grandchildren; seven brothers, Willie James (Betty) Drayton, Jr., Willie Lee (Patricia) Drayton, Sammy (Melissa) Drayton, Lewis Drayton, Bobby Drayton, Lorenzo Drayton, Irvin Drayton; five sisters, Vickie Drayton, Shirley Drayton, Betty (Hubert) Powell, Dorothy Drayton, Brenda (Ronnie) Banks; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and sorrowing friends.

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With Deepest Sympathy to the Drayton family, We are sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength at this difficult time in your lives. Our thougths and prayers are with you. Evangelist Margaret Brown, Travis Butler, the Brown, Lentz & Lewis families

Our condolences and prayers to the Drayton family. May God give you strength and peace during your time of loss. Bishop Darryl D. Redding, Sr. & the Holy Temple Church of the Trinity family, Tifton

With Deepest Sympathy to the Drayton family. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Plight, Inc family, Tifton

Sending prayers for you all my condolences to you all Nancy & jock Blandenburg samiyah Williams Ashlie Williams Coleman andrea williams

Our condolences to the Drayton family. Deacon Freddie was a kind and considerate man. He always smiled and always had a kind word to say. He will truly be missed. Tangela Cromer-Clements and family

In memory of a great man if God. Our condolences to the family.I Hope COGA in Tifton loved and will truly miss Deacon Freddie. I Hope Church COGA Church family and Pastor Bishop Alice Williamson sending prayers!

Freddie was a classmate. Such a great person! Praying for the Drayton family! Tiddles DuPriest

To the Drayton Family,
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May the Lord comfort you and keep you in your time of loss.
Pastor Karl Smith, Sr. The New Beulah Grove Baptist Church Family

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends from Grover McCullors we grew up in Anderson City

My deepest sympathy we grew up together in Anderson City Georgia I pray for comfort for the family and friends

One of the nicest men you would ever meet. You could tell that he loved life and people. God bless the family. David Wilson Flint Ag & Turf.

With heartfelt sympathy sincerely Rev. T.L. Green

I saw Freddie several times at therapy where my husband was having his. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was an absolute kind man. I knew him from coming to the courthouse several years ago. He always had a smile and very polite. He will be miss, sending our condolences to his family. Otis and Brenda W. Hicks

Weeping endures for a night, but joy will come in the morning. I am sorry for your loss. Dr. Vera Giddens

With condolences to the Family of Freddie Drayton.

My condolences to the family during this time. Kivett Milton

We are so sorry to hear about Freddy. He always had a smile and was a wonderful person. My dad and mom Mr. D and Miss Christene loved Freddy as he was growing up as did I and my brother David and Sister Jackie. We all grew up together and Freddie and his brothers and sisters were a big part of our life. He will be missed but never forgotten.

We love you Uncle Freddie and you most definitely be missed down here but your smile and kindness will always be remembered..Love your neice Demetris Drayton

Sorry 🙏 for your lost,Freddie was a sweet person he always had that friendly smile on his face.

Freddie wa a very kind person and we were always happy to see him come into Short & Paulk. Loved his smile. I will miss him. God Bless his family. Tina Sizemore

Freddie was a long time friend we alway talked and laughed at each other every time you seen him he had a smile on his face and was encouraging you he will surely be missed. My condolences to the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽

It's so heartbreaking to even attempt to speak about Freddie Drayton so I'm gonna let the smile speak for itself. Going to miss the little Freddie that grew up with us in Anderson City. He will definitely be miss by many, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

Steve Potts lit a candle in remembrance of Freddie Drayton

Steve Potts lit a candle in remembrance of Freddy Drayton he was a wonderful friend all of his family.

Freddie was a childhood friend. We grew up together in Anderscity. You will be greatly missed. My condolences and prayers for the Families, Love Rose McCullors Sutton

My condolences to the family. Freddie was a very nice person and always spoke with a smile on his face. Every time I saw him I would always say hey Mr. Freddie and he would laugh and say how you Loretha.