Robert "Bobby" Drake

February 19, 1959 - January 9, 2022

Former County Judge Executive Robert “Bobby” Drake passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 after a long illness. He was born February 19, 1959 in Winchester to the late Pearlene Roberts Drake Brewer and Melvin Drake. Bobby is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Darlene Rogers Drake, son Larry (Katrina Howard) Drake, daughter Kelli (Robert Keller) Drake, and three grandchildren and the lights that made a dim world bright, Sophia Drake, Timber Drake, & Sadie Drake. He is also survived by: brother Earl (Lou) Brewer; sister Karen Brewer; aunts Jessie Drake, Thelma “Toby” Drake, Martha (Gilbert) Faulkner, Rachael Drake, Bonnie Crabtree, Vickie (Gary) Asch, Phyllis McIntosh, Emma Lou Roberts; uncles Courtney “Junior” (Jeanie) Roberts, & J.C. (Judy) Roberts; and a host of nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin Drake & Pearlene Drake Brewer, grandparents George & Marge Drake and Courtney & Zola Roberts, and brother David Brewer. Although Bobby accomplished many things in his life, his family was his very first priority all his life. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He attended Morris Creek First Church of God. Bobby was a jack of all trades and worked a variety of occupations throughout his life, whatever it took to take care of his family: builder, truck driver, water & sewer plant operator, factory worker, power line worker, Hinkle Contracting, magistrate, Deputy County Judge, and Powell County Judge Executive for two terms. As County Judge, he served on many boards and committees. The accomplishments he was most proud of during his time in office were establishing a county-wide ambulance and 911 service, the establishment of the Powell County Veterans Memorial, Beech Fork Water, Powell County Jail extension, and replacing & building many bridges. He was always sure to acknowledge the many people in county, state, & federal government who helped in those endeavors. He loved his county and always wanted what was best for its citizens. The family also extends it warm appreciation to Stanton Sav-A-Lot and Jeffersonville Dollar General for their kindness and compassion shown to Bobby during his illness. Visitation will take place at Davis & Davis Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 12, beginning at 5pm for family & 6pm for friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 13 at the funeral home at 1pm by Bro. Raymond Tipton. Burial will follow in the Drake Cemetery in Stanton. Active pallbearers include Timber Drake, Tim Campbell, Jacob Estes, Joshua Sowder, Keagan Holland, Travis Crabtree, Dean Rogers, Steven Hall, and Kenneth Earl Brewer. Honorary pallbearers include Chester & Betty Miller, Rodney Barnes, Gary Baker, Gary West, Timmy Tipton, Kitty Goodwin, Anna Belle Haddix, Dallas Watkins, Gloyd Lee, Butch Bloom, Rick Stamper, Gale Means, James Ed Dennis, Tommy Davis, Randall Martin, Elbert Steele, Charlie Crabtree, Cody Meadows, Robbie Wright, and the congregation at Morris Creek First Church of God. In lieu of flowers contributions suggested to Morris Creek First Church of God, 3239 Morris Creek Road, Stanton, KY 40380.