James Drake

James Drake age 59 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was retired from Global Logistics after many years of service and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast who loved building and riding them. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and brother who always doted on his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Preceded in death by: Parents, James & Mai Dell Drake. Survivors include: Wife, Lee Ann Thompson Drake; Daughter & Son-in-law, Mandy Mae & Mikeal Short; Son, James Jefferson Drake; Grandchildren, Rhyan Moore, Mattie Drake, Kensley Short, and Audrey Short; Brother & Sister-in-law, Mike & Amy Drake; Sister & Brother-in-law, Marilynn & Clyde Hall; many nieces, nephews and other family also survive. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Smith West Chapel. Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM with Cory Drake officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Drake please visit our Sympathy Store.