** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Harley Thomas Drake, prominent Portsmouth shoe merchant, died on 22 Aug 1944. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, three sisters, a brother, and two grandchildren.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services were conducted at 4 P.M. on 24 Aug 1944 at the residence. Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery.

**Transcript of the Edited Obituary**  
**Hurley Thomas (Pealy) Drake**  
31 Aug 1887 - 22 Aug 1944  

**Portsmouth Shoe Merchant Succumbs**  

PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 22—(AP)—Harley Thomas Drake, prominent Portsmouth shoe merchant, died Tuesday morning in Portsmouth Hospital. He was a native of Southampton County and had made his home here for years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Cooke Drake, of Portsmouth; one daughter, Mrs. William H. Jennings, of Franklin; one son, Milton Junius Drake, of Portsmouth; three sisters, Mrs. Dollie E. Hudson, Mrs. John W. Cotton, of Cradock, and Mrs. Nellie Edwards, of Portsmouth; a brother, Herbert L. Drake of Portsmouth; and two grandchildren.  

Funeral services will be conducted at 4 P.M. Thursday at the residence. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.  

Richmond, Virginia  
Richmond Times-Dispatch  
23 Aug 1944  
Page 15  

** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| **Vital Statistics Summary**                                                 |
|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Name:                          | Hurley Thomas (Pealy) Drake                  |
| Age:                           | 56 years                                     |
| Birth:                         | 31 August 1887; Southampton County, Virginia |
| Death:                         | 22 August 1944; Portsmouth, Virginia         |

** Table of Relationships**  

| **Name**                          | **Relationship**           | **Place of Residence** |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------|
| Hurley Thomas (Pealy) Drake       | Decedent                   | Portsmouth, Virginia   |
| Mrs. Margaret Cooke Drake         | Wife                       | Portsmouth, Virginia   |
| Mrs. William H. Jennings          | Daughter                   | Franklin, Virginia     |
| Milton Junius Drake               | Son                        | Portsmouth, Virginia   |
| Mrs. Dollie E. Hudson             | Sister                     | Unknown                |
| Mrs. John W. Cotton               | Sister                     | Cradock, Virginia      |
| Mrs. Nellie Edwards               | Sister                     | Portsmouth, Virginia   |
| Herbert L. Drake                  | Brother                    | Portsmouth, Virginia   |
| Two grandchildren                 | Grandchildren              | Unknown                |

** Publication Details**  

| **Publication Details**                                    |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Publication Date:                 | 23 August 1944          |
| Newspaper:                        | Richmond Times-Dispatch |
| Page Number:                      | Page 15                 |

** Other Relevant Information**  

Harley Thomas Drake was a prominent shoe merchant in Portsmouth and was a native of Southampton County. He was survived by several family members including his wife and children.