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Walter M Drake III

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Official Obituary of

Walter M Drake III

July 6, 1945 ~ February 27, 2025 (age 79) 79 Years Old

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Walter Drake III Obituary

Walter Monroe Polk Drake, III (79) was called to eternal rest on February 27, 2025. The loving husband of Hazel, father to Tanya and Yolanda, adopted father to Lisa Evans and Tanya Sorrell. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at Providence Baptist Church/Life Development Center, 24111 Rockwell Drive, Euclid, OH. Wake 10:00 am. Funeral 10:30am.

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Services

Public Viewing

Thursday
March 6, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gaines Funeral Home
5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

Wake

Friday
March 7, 2025
10:00 AM
Providence Baptist Church
24111 Rockwell Dr
Euclid, OH 44117

Celebration of Life

Friday
March 7, 2025
10:30 AM
Providence Baptist Church
24111 Rockwell Dr
Euclid, OH 44117

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