Larry Dean Drake's Obituary
Larry Dean Drake, age 60, a resident of Parsons, Kansas passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at Labette Health in Parsons. He was born in Binger, Oklahoma on December 7, 1952 the son of Loren Eugene and Ora Idell (Shuffield) Drake.
Larry enjoyed all outdoor activities such as playing baseball, softball, basketball and participating in Special Olympics.
Larry is survived by three brothers; Eddie Drake and his wife Marilyn of Derby, Kansas, Loren Drake and his wife Betty of Dover, Arkansas and Bobby Drake and his wife Tami of Wichita, Kansas, two sisters; Frances Elston and Aleta Huntington both of Wichita, Kansas and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Countryside – Zimmerman Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will be at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Family suggests contributions to Special Olympics and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Countryside – Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas.
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