Gerald Drake

          Gerald Henry Drake, 87, of 1986 Mudlick Road, Salt Lick, KY, widower of Lella Jane Drake, passed away Friday April 2, 2021 at his residence.

          Born June 24, 1933 at Campton, KY. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Forestry Service, a member of Lakeview Community Church and was a United States Army Veteran.

          Survivors include daughters Judy Smith of Sandy Hook, KY and Barbara Payton of Owingsville, KY, sons, Harold Holbrook and John George of Salt Lick, KY, 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

          Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Lakeview Community Church with Rev. Eddie Dennison officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow in the Drake Family Cemetery, 1986 Mudlick Rd.,  Salt Lick, KY.

          Online guestbook available at www.powellfhsaltlick.com.

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