Wesley Drake was born to Leslie and Valerie Drake on June 12, 1936 in Plano, Texas. He attended school in the Plano Independent School District – Douglass High School. He married the love of his life, Mable Joyce Drake (01/28/38-09/03/10) on March 7, 1959. They had 50 years and 6 months of love and dedication to each other. Wesley had a strong work ethic; having worked 30 years driving 18-wheelers. He received numerous awards and certificates for driver excellence and was qualified to instruct. He later worked 25 years for Dixie Ply Company. Wesley never met a stranger – every person seemed to instantly become drawn to his friendly, kind and prayerful demeanor. He was always ready to tell you a joke to brighten your day. Wesley professed his faith in Christ at an early age. He loved singing in church with his father and grandfather. He was a devoted and long-standing member of Bon-Air Baptist church in Dallas, Texas
At age 86, Wesley entered into his eternal life on March 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by wife, Mable Joyce; sisters: Frances Drake, Joanne Walker (JP); brothers: Gene Drake (Jacqueline), Bobby Drake (Carol); son: Eddie Whitfield (Calamity).
Left to cherish his memory: Sons: Wesley Eugene Harris (Rose), Stanley Dunbar (Linda; sister: Patsy Drake; brothers: Robert Dale Drake (Nona), Ronnie Drake (Mattie), and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
