M. A. Drake, 92, of Wauchula, passed away on Nov. 25, 2010 in Avon Park. He was born on May 31, 1918 in Rantoul, Illinois and had been a Hardee County resident since 1938, coming from Homestead. He had been employed as a mechanic at PRECO, and was a Workd War II veteran serving in the U. S. Navy. M. A. was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bowling Green, VFW and American Legion Post #2.
Survivors include a son, Jed Drake (Jorja) of Wauchula; daughter, Kay Bloom (Tony) of Avon Park; and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30th at Robarts Garden Chapel with Rev. Jody Grimison officiating. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Interment is at Bowling Green Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #2. Rev. Steve Polk will officiate at the graveside.