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James F. Drake II

Passed 11/05/2021

Obituary For James F. Drake II

James F. Drake II, age 62, of Morrow, Georgia entered into rest on November 5, 2021.

Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, November 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at our Hattie G. Watkins Memorial Chapel 163 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA 30236. *Service can be watched via Facebook live at https://www.facebook.com/watkins.jonesboro/

Viewing and Visitation: Thursday, November 11, 2021, 4-7 p.m.

Interment: Private

Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Anthony L. Watkins Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel "Service with Compassion" 163 North Avenue Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 (678) 479-0806 Anthony L. Watkins, President


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I Love You Uncle Jim -Alanda Drake-

I am so sorry for your loss of your Husband. My the Lord God All Mighty comfort you and your family this day and everyday going forward to give you strength and courage.

You will definitely be missed Uncle Jim, My deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort for the family, this is a huge loss for us all, see you on the other side Unc, Love you your niece Caressa

My deepest condolences are with the family. Mr. Drake will truly be missed! I have you guys in my prayers.

Rest In Peace Mr. Drake πŸ•Š We love you, The Sharp Family.

Uncle Jim... We miss you and we will always love You. I thank you for being an Uncle, father figure, a friend, and a big supporter of anything I set my mind to doing. I moved to GA with your guidance. I could never thank you enough for that decision! The memories , the laughs , your smile, your teachings will be with us forever. β€οΈπŸ’•RIH Where there is no more pain or suffering! Gina your nieceπŸ’”πŸ’”

Rest with Jah, my Uncle. Thank you for loving us near and far. Peace and Love Josey and Family

Sorry to hear about the loss Mr. James I only knew it for a short while as I installed cameras around the house very mild and gentle guy my condolence to the family may he rest in heaven in peace From the Dabney's family

My condolences go out to my dear friend Nishia and her family at such a time. Please continue to be strong.

-Deanna M.

Now James you will be Truly Missed!!! Not seeing you out in the yard with your dogs is gonna have to be a memory in our Hearts. We the Neighbors of Maddox Road who often spoke waved and blew our horns as we pulled up to the stop sign will continue! Evelyn we gotcha 😍 Love Hugs & more Hugs ( The Crew on Maddox)

May God rest you and keep you, James. Sincere condolences to all who love you. Rhonda Daum, CCWA

I'm very saddened by the passing of a wonderful man who I worked with for almost 25 years at Clayton County Water Authority. To the family,I offer my prayers and heartfelt sympathy. God comfort your hearts and give you strength to continue on. Rest my friend. Linda J Allen

Drake Family: We are so sorry to hear about your loss. A Great Soul, a wonderful human being, will truly be missed. Rest In Peace, Brother James Drake! Mike and Pearla

So sorryπŸ˜₯ Uncle this happened to you God and Grandmom need you more I'm going to miss you your love and hugs I can still hear your laugh see your smile feel your big hugs this is a hurt that won't go away I walk in circles confused angry and alone I keep asking you why and all I can hear is your voice say I know TinkπŸ˜₯πŸ˜₯πŸ˜₯πŸ˜₯ fly high πŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•Š can you please come back in my dreamπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•Š can you please tell everyone in the mansion I miss themπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•Šso muchπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ˜₯πŸ˜₯πŸ˜₯ I can't stop crying but I would be a selfish person if I want you to stay with all the pain you went through but you gave it a fight I love you Uncle save me a spot at the tableπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•Š

You will be missed by so many . Thank you for always making me laugh . Prayers for the family ...Susan McClellan

"Sir Francis Drake" I owe a lot of what it is to be a good father and husband to you. It was a true honor to have worked almost 20 years with you. Much love bro!

James will be missed immensely! He was so sweet & always had an open ear & advice to give. He was a great friend to me during the time I got to spend with him at CCWA. My thoughts and prayers are with his family! Much love...Rhonda Coots

Unk James u will be missed!! Love that big heart β™₯️ and smile!! I wish the men today can go back to wearing suits!! No body wear Navy Blue suite like u Rest In Peace love Kenya and Omar

Family I love ❀️ y'all and here if u need anything

Love u so much Uncle James!! I no u at peace now! Iam going mis that big smile πŸ˜‡ no body can wear navy blue suits like u Unk! Rest In Peace Kenya/Omar

I would like to send condolences to the family from the Ballard family. You were blessed and highly favored. May the Lord bless and keep you in his loving arms, you will be remembered. 9RHG48B

James you have always been a light & joy to be around, forever the life of any gathering. You will forever live in our hearts ❀️ Love & prayers of comfort to Evelyn & the rest of the Drake family

To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD, Father God in HEAVEN please touch the hearts & minds of my Family. Lord we thank you for the love, laughter, teachings of this great man, My Sons and I always have known love from Uncle Jim, Lord please give PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING, covering for EVELYN, Their Children, Grandkids, Brother, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews & Friends. JIM YOU HAVE PUT ON YOUR ROBE & TELLING THE STORY HOW YOU MADE IT OVER...MUCH LOVE MARKIA SWANN & fAMILY

We are very saddened by this loss. James was a great man and he will be sorely missed. Miller & Michelle Jordan, CCWA.

He was my friend we talked constantly . I remember us sitting at the kitchen laughing and having a great time, I will miss Uncle Jim My friend Rest In Heaven Oliver

Sending prayers of comfort to your family. May you all have strength in God during the days ahead. -Charles Ellis

Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Evelyn and the entire Drake Family. Rest in forever Peace James. Mr and Mrs Briggs

Sending prayers to the family during this difficult time. May God gives you strength in the coming days. Johnnie Finley

My sincere condolences to the drake family. May he Rest In Peace.

We will miss you and sending love always under your name Uncle Jim. Even through distant you always showed my family and I love. We will cherish dancing with you at grandma party forever. Love you always from the Devon's.

My sincere condolences to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love from Gloria Bennett

Buuke I'm going to truly miss you.Im going to miss your jokes and laughter.My heart is broken to pieces.You know how much I love you and always will. Isee and talk to you in my dreams.Tell everyone there I miss them too.Rip

Uncle Jim was nothing short of a great husband,father,grandfather,brother,and friend. I will surely miss the many conversations we had just out of the blue. May you sleep with the angels.Rest In Peace forever

My sincerest condolences to you guys I pray Mr. Drake rests easy

Prayers for comfort

Rest In Peace Mr.Drake,we love you,just know that the Wyatt family will continue to be present for your wife and children

May God Rest keep his soul and bless his/our family. My cousin Jim will truly be missed. Rest in Peace my brother.✌️

Sorry for your loss! Mr. Drake was such a great man ❀️❀️

Sending our condolences. The Dodson Family

YOU ARE DEFINITELY IN OUR PRAYERS WE ARE WITH YOU

Sorry for your loss. We love you from Wyatt family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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