Cecil H. DRAKE

Cecil H. Drake
December 30, 1929-March 18, 2003

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Mona M. Moad Drake
June 9, 1933-May 6, 2019

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*Obituary Cecil H. Drake
Cecil H. Drake, 73, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Big Spring. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, March 21, 2003, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Wanda Hill, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Coahoma, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.

He was born on December 30, 1929 in Big Spring, Texas and married Mona Moad on October 12, 1950 in Big Spring, Texas. A lifetime resident, Cecil was the son of H. D. and Emma Drake. He began working for Cosden Refinery on September 20, 1955, retiring on December 31, 1984. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed drinking coffee with friends and sharing his computer time with his cousin, J. D. Robertson.

Cecil joined the United States Army in 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1949. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Coahoma since 1965, he was very active and loved his church family.

Survivors include his wife, Mona Drake of Big Spring; daughter, Lucretia Ashley and husband, Shelton, of Austin; sons, Ricky Drake and wife, Katherine, of Porter, and Roy Drake and wife, Toni, of Midland; daughter, Cecilia Wright and husband, Jim, of San Angelo; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and his mother-in-law, Goldye Moad of Big Spring. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John William Drake and a sister, Francis McCracken. Pallbearers will be Jarrell Barbee, Bill Bates, Neil Squires, Don McKinney, David Elmore and Hershel Mathis. Honorary pallbearers will be the Wesley Sunday School Class. The family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church of Coahoma, P.O. Box 50, Coahoma, Texas 79511 or to a favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
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*Obituary Mona M. Moad Drake
Mona Marie Drake, of Big Spring, passed away on May 6, 2019 at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held 2:00 Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Raul Garcia officiating. Interment to follow at Trinity Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the funeral home.

Mona was born on June 9, 1933 to Curtice and Goldye Moad in Hammon, Oklahoma. Mona married Cecil Drake on October 12, 1950.Mona worked as a civil servant at Webb Air Force Base. She was very active in the Coahoma United Methodist Church and devoted much of her time to serving the people and women in the church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Drake; her parents; and her sisters, Janel Robertson, Lora Clark, and Mary Kennon.Survivors include her daughter, Lucretia Ashley and husband, Shelton of Austin, Texas; her sons, Ricky Drake and wife, Kathrine of Porter, Texas and Roy Drake and wife, Toni of Midland, Texas; and her daughter Cecilia Wright and husband, Jim of San Angelo, Texas. Mona had eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.The pallbearers will be Marshall Wright, Nate Wolfe, Eric Burleson, Mason Surber, David Elmore, and Mark Hyatt.In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Coahoma United Methodist Church, P O Box 50, Coahoma, Texas 79511.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,

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Contributed on 7/5/23 by neldapat
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