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1939 - 2015
Herbert Neale Drake, Sr., 76, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Sunday November 29, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born November 6, 1939 in Manila, WV to the late Pat and Opal Drake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Melva Jean Drake; and son “Little Neal” Drake. He is survived by his daughter Pamela Drake (Ronnie) Donahoe of Louisiana; son Mark (Heather) Drake of Man, WV; five grandchildren Amanda Martin, Dakota Martin, and Riley Martin all of Louisiana, Zachary Ross of Proctorville, Ohio, and Tara Drake of Man, WV; five siblings, Paul (Lynn) Drake of South Point, Ohio, Charlotte Drake Carter of Chesapeake, Ohio, Karen Drake Turner of Proctorville, Ohio, Linda Drake Tanner of Owensburg, KY, and Dorcie Drake of Chapmanville, WV; and special friend Shirlene Wilson Drake of Chapmanville, WV. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday December 4, 2015 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio by Minister Paul Drake. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday December 3, 2015 at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Joe Dillon
DannyDillon49@gmail.com
Thursday December 3, 2015 at
10:08 PM
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Condolencs to the Drake family.Have known Neil all my Life. Remember when he and Melva started dating.RIP old friend.Another Manila son gone to soon
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Betty and Austin
Thursday December 3, 2015 at
9:28 PM
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Our thoughts Prayers are with the family and friends of Neale. Neale has been a special friend in our family for many years he will be dearly missed. He was one of my husbands best friends and now they have been reunited in heaven to watch over all of us. Love and hugs Pam RIP Neale
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Joyce Ferguson
Thursday December 3, 2015 at
1:44 PM
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I was sorry to read of Neales passing. I have known him & Jean since 1971. He will be missed by all his dear friends on 2nd Ave. Prayers for the whole family.
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Andrea (Nolan) McBride
Wednesday December 2, 2015 at
6:50 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Neal was a true friend of our family. He will be greatly missed.
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Paula Davis wilson
Tuesday December 1, 2015 at
5:03 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Neale and my dad (Dewey Davis ) were very good friends. Daddy used to tell me all the time "they don't make them any better than Neale and Jeannie."
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Colby Byrne
Byrne_colby@yahoo.com
Tuesday December 1, 2015 at
3:26 AM
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I send my condolences to the Donahoe family prayers for y'all family in this time of need love y'all and here if y'all need anything ,sorry again y'all ??
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Ashlee, Tommy, Nathaniel & Hunter
Tuesday December 1, 2015 at
1:52 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends of Neale! I've known Neale what seems like my whole life, him and my Dad were best friends here on earth and hopefully reunited now, he was a very good guy and will be missed by many! Fly High! ::hugs:: 3
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