James Fitzgerald

Drake, Jr

Obituary

Mr. James Fitzgerald Drake Jr. was born on September 6, 1968, to the union of Mr. James Drake Sr. and Mrs. Lenora (Ponder) Drake in Griffin, Georgia. He accepted Christ as his Savior at Heck Chapel AMC at an early age and received his formal education in the Griffin-Spalding County school system in Griffin, Georgia. Afterwards, he furthered his education by enlisting into the United States Navy.

Mr. James was self-employed for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed fixing electronics and hanging house to house with close friends.

On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Mr. James Fitzgerald Drake Jr. was called home to be with the Lord and rejoin his Heavenly family. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort during our time of mourning. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. James Drake Sr.; mother, Mrs. Lenora P. Drake; grandmother, Irene Ponder; brother, Darrell Ponder; and sister, Buffy Drake.

Mr. James Fitzgerald Drake Jr. leaves his memories to be cherished in the hearts of his daughter, Sydney Drake; sister, Tiffany Dukes; aunts, Yvonne (Dennis) Ponder, Glenda Williams, Fannie McDowell, and Rosa (Jerome) Johnson; uncles, Deloach (Mary J.) Ponder and Benjamin Williams; nephews, Darius Holmes, Cameron Griffith, Courtland Griffith, Christopher Griffith, and Ari Drake; niece, T'Narra Hutcherson; and devoted friends, Tim Willis, Randy Baldwin, Bruce Hosely, Reginald Tyus, and Davis Daniel. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.