Ricky Drake

At home surrounded by his loving family, Ricky Alexander Drake (66) passed to be with his Lord & Savior on March 17, 2025, at 6:06 PM.

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, a Celebration of Life will take place at 601 Milestone Venue. A memorial service will begin promptly at 2 P.M. followed by a Time of Fellowship (a time to speak with family, share memories of Ricky, and enjoy special musical guests). 601 Milestone Venue is located at 601 Warren C Coleman Blvd Concord, NC 28025.

As a 1976 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School, he played baseball and met the love of his life, Robin. For 50 years, he and Robin had a happy life and raised their son, Randall. Ricky served as Parts Manager at East Coast Trailer, where he worked for 47 years. He and Robin made many friends through business travel.

He enjoyed spending time with family and his dogs; camping; fishing with his son and grandson; and playing softball. One of his true passions was volunteering as Santa Claus for nursing homes, churches, and families, but Ebenezer Children's Home held a special place in his heart.

His six-year battle with Scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease, caused multiple health complications that ultimately led to his passing. He was preceded in death by his mother (JoAnn Drake); sisters (Terry and Sherry Drake); maternal grandparents (Rock and Grace Overcash); and paternal grandparents (Grady and Elizabeth Drake). Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Robin, son Randall (Jan) Drake, grandchildren Alora and Evan Drake, father Ken Drake, brothers Mike (Sandy) and Jamie (Carole) Drake, special cousins Dale (Barbara) and Joey (Susan) Clark, along with many other extended family members.

Instead of flowers, please donate to Ricky's favorite charity, Ebenezer Children's Home. Please mail checks with the memo "In Memory of Ricky Drake" to 1006 Byrd Ridge Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Alternatively, call 336-667-5683 for more information.