Coach Drake
David Lynn Drake, Sr., 81, of Silsbee, died Monday, September 30, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1943, in Silsbee, to Bobbie Lee Williamson Drake and Francis Clyde Drake.
Survivors include his wife, of thirty-five years, Lana Sue Drake; children, David Lynn Drake, Jr. of Silsbee; Chance Noonkester of Lumberton; and Michelle Drake Mackey and her husband, Kyle, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Kalynn Drake Ligon and her husband, Ty, of Silsbee; David Garrett Drake and his wife, Jennifer, of Silsbee; Karli Padia and her husband, Josh, of Lumberton; Maci Carson and her husband, Lee, of Boyd; Kortney Mackey Calhoun and her husband, Josh, of Silsbee; Kanon Mackey of Silsbee; and Kolten Mackey and his wife, Cassie, of Lumberton; eleven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ann Hollister of Lumberton and Clyde Drake and his wife, Jeannie, of Sealy.
He is preceded in death by his parents; great-granddaughter, Tyler Ligon; brother, Thomas Drake; and sister, Alice Calloway.
A gathering of Mr. Drake’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2024, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at R.S. Farmer Cemetery, Silsbee.
The Drake family would like to thank all for your prayers, calls, cards, flowers, and food during this time. Special thanks to Hospice Care Team for all the kindness and care given to David, and especially to Dr. Chad Hammett, and to Mill Creek Rehab.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Team, 2390 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- October 3, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- October 4, 2024
- 3:00 pm
Interment
R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery
- South 3rd Street, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- October 4, 2024
I had him as a coach at Austin Jr. High. I was 14. He was a great coach, firm with discipline & a mentor at the same time. He will be remembered. My prayers are with those that loved him & those he loved. Rest in peace Coach.
Friend and Classmate. God comfort the entire Drake Family.
Coach
Our prayers are with your family, we all grew up together and know what a nice guy David was. May God give you peace and comfort knowing he is with our Lord
To Michelle, David and families, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. My girls and I feel your pain. Holding you in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you during this sad time and give you peace.
With love,
Jerry Henderson
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Rest well dear friend!! Sending prayers for comfort and peace for all who knew and loved him, especially Davy & Michelle!!
Lana, my thoughts and prayers for your peace and comfort.
Coach Drake was my position coach (DB) with Coach George Thompson from 1970 – 1971. Two championship years for the football team. RIP coach. BHS ’72
RIP Coach Drake… one of my favorite coaches!!!
James and I are saddened to get this notice. He was a good friend and mentor to James in his first year as a Teacher and Coach at Woodville. Condolences to the Drake family during this time of grieving.
RIP Coach. BHS ‘74
I sympathize deeply with the family of the amazing coach who had a significant influence on my upbringing. He brought nothing but excellence into my life. May God bless you and you will be remembered fondly.
So sorry to hear this. Coach Drake was just an all around awesome dude. One of my most favorite coaches ever. Rest in peace old friend. Godspeed.
RIP Coach Drake… you were such a sweet kind man…
Rest well coach Drake