- Date Of Birth: October 11, 1929
- Date Of Death: August 17, 2018
- State: Pennsylvania
Ford Garth Drake, 89, of Cogan Station, died Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home.
Born October 11, 1929 in Powys, Cogan Station, he was a son of Frank G. and Margaret (Young) Drake. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Catherine M. “Kate” Drake who died April 1, 2010.
He was a graduate of Hepburn High School. In 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1950. In 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1957.
Ford collected antique cars and was a charter member of the Susquehannock Chapter of the AACA. He was a member of the F.&A.M. Lodge #106, where he served as chaplain for many years. He was a member of Trout Run U.M.C. and also a member of the Korean War veterans of Lycoming County, He enjoyed watching football and racing, and enjoyed gardening and reading.
Ford loved being with his family, surviving are a daughter Patti A. Drake of Cogan Station, and two sisters Carol Roan (Chuck) of Palm Bay, FL, and Frances Herz of Waverly, NY, his beloved cat Fred (who sorely misses him), and his grand cat Nick who misses being in his lap.
