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Kenneth E. Drake

Kenneth E. Drake, 91, of Bloomfield, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born October 25, 1928 in Greene County, He was the son of Wellman and Lola (Ringo) Drake.

Kenneth was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Worthington American Legion and VFW. He worked for Ralph Rogers in Bloomington, NSWC Crane and was a custodian for the Post Office.

Surviving relatives include: two sons, Paul L. Drake of Bloomfield and Kenneth David Drake (Kathy) of Kansas; one grandchild, Whitney D. Drake of Colorado; and one sister, Faye VanDeventer (Leon) of Bloomfield.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Kay Drake on September 23, 2006, one son, Samuel Drake in 2001, one brother, Paul Drake and his parents.

Private Graveside services will be conducted at Grandview cemetery.

The family asks that all memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences to the family are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.