Southampton County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Drake, E. Neely, 1923 

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EDWARD NEELY DRAKE

   Edward Neely Drake, the third child of William and Lucy Drake, was born 
October 7, 1865, and departed this life February, 22, 1923, aged 57 years. 
Almost his entire life was spent on the farm which was his birthplace and 
which he left as a home for his sister.

   He was not what the world would call a prominent figure in local and county 
affairs, but he was one who always tried hard to meet all responsibilities 
devolving upon him.  He was the head of the home for more than twenty years, 
caring for both father and mother during their declining years at the time 
when they were helpless through the infirmities of age.  The mutual devotion 
of his sister, Rosa, and himself was a beautiful relation throughout their 
home keeping on the parental homestead.

   In his business relations Neely Drake was careful not to become involved 
unduly and was a thrifty and frugal manager, prompt to meet his obligations 
and careful to provide things honorable in the sight of all men.

   As a neighbor and friend he had a large circle of associates.  His spirit 
of helpfulness and service was very noticeable, and many are the individuals 
who can testify to his good judgment, sound business practices and his helpful 
and accommodating spirit.

   He leaves two sisters and three brothers to mourn his death.

   It can well be said of Neely Drake that "His life was gentle, and the 
elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say ‘this was a man’.


Edward Neely DRAKE, farmer, 
b. 7 Oct 1923, d. 22 Feb 1923, 
interred in the DRAKE family cemetery*, Drake Rd., near Sedley, 
"The Tidewater News" (Franklin, VA), Mar. 2, 1923, p. 1 

*His parents are also buried there. 
   Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project, 
   Miscellaneous Cemeteries, Vol. 7 (VII-21): 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/miscvol7.txt 


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