Obituary of GENIE DRAKE

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - December 22, 1996 

Mr. Genie Drake, 85, died Friday, Dec. 20, 1996, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

He was the son of Johnny and Betty Drake. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, Mr. Drake was employed by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation, retiring as foreman in 1973 after 32 years of service. Following his retirement, he owned and operated Drake and Drake Grocery in Newsoms . He was a member of Newsoms Baptist church, Newsoms Ruritan Club and Newsoms Hunt Club. 

Mr. Drake is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary B. "Lizzie" Drake; two sons, George T. Drake Sr. of Newsoms and Curtis W. Drake of Franklin; two daughters, Marion D. Poole and Loretta D. Faison, both of Franklin; a brother, Dock V. Drake of Colosee; and seven grandchildren, George T. Drake Jr., Richard A. Poole, Melody F. Tayloe, Beth P. Drake, Pamela F. Story, Lisa D. Skeeters and Shara F. Pearce; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Newsoms Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery , Newsoms . Friends may call at the General Thomas Highway residence. Donations may be made to Newsoms Baptist Church. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, is handling arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7

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Genie Drake, 85, of Southampton County, died 20 Dec 1996. He was a retired Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation foreman and longtime resident of the county.

The funeral was held 22 Dec 1996 at 2:30 p.m. in Newsoms Baptist Church, with burial in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, handled arrangements.

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GENIE DRAKE

Mr. Genie Drake, 85, died Friday, 20 December 1996, in Southampton Memorial Hospital.  

He was the son of Johnny and Betty Drake. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, Mr. Drake was employed by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation, retiring as foreman in 1973 after 32 years of service. Following his retirement, he owned and operated Drake and Drake Grocery in Newsoms. He was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church, Newsoms Ruritan Club, and Newsoms Hunt Club.  

Mr. Drake is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary B. "Lizzie" Drake; two sons, George T. Drake Sr. of Newsoms and Curtis W. Drake of Franklin; two daughters, Marion D. Poole and Loretta D. Faison, both of Franklin; a brother, Dock V. Drake of Colosee; and seven grandchildren, George T. Drake Jr., Richard A. Poole, Melody F. Tayloe, Beth P. Drake, Pamela F. Story, Lisa D. Skeeters, and Shara F. Pearce; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  

The funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Newsoms Baptist Church. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. Friends called at the General Thomas Highway residence. Donations were made to Newsoms Baptist Church. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, handled arrangements.  

[Source: edited obituary]  

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                           |
| Name  | Genie Drake                                     |
| Age   | 85 years                                        |
| Birth | 1911 (estimated); [location not stated]         |
| Death | 20 December 1996; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                   | Relationship  | Residence          |
| Genie Drake            | Decedent      | Southampton County |
| Johnny Drake           | Father        | [Not stated]       |
| Betty Drake            | Mother        | [Not stated]       |
| Mary B. "Lizzie" Drake | Wife          | [Not stated]       |
| George T. Drake Sr.    | Son           | Newsoms            |
| Curtis W. Drake        | Son           | Franklin           |
| Marion D. Poole        | Daughter      | Franklin           |
| Loretta D. Faison      | Daughter      | Franklin           |
| Dock V. Drake          | Brother       | Colosee            |
| George T. Drake Jr.    | Grandson      | [Not stated]       |
| Richard A. Poole       | Grandson      | [Not stated]       |
| Melody F. Tayloe       | Granddaughter | [Not stated]       |
| Beth P. Drake          | Granddaughter | [Not stated]       |
| Pamela F. Story        | Granddaughter | [Not stated]       |
| Lisa D. Skeeters       | Granddaughter | [Not stated]       |
| Shara F. Pearce        | Granddaughter | [Not stated]       |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 22 December 1996    |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | LOCAL               |
| Page     | B7                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Employed by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation for 32 years.  
• Retired as foreman in 1973.  
• Owner and operator of Drake and Drake Grocery in Newsoms.  
• Member of Newsoms Baptist Church.  
• Member of Newsoms Ruritan Club.  
• Member of Newsoms Hunt Club.  
• Spouse birth name: Mary B. "Lizzie" Drake.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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