James Alvin Drake

Franklin, NC - James Alvin Drake, age 63, of Arthur Drake Road, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Roanoke, VA, the son of Elmo G. and Louise Ratliff Graham Drake. He was a US Navy Veteran and was a member of Longview Baptist Church. He was a construction worker.

He is survived by a brother, Glen Drake of Castlebury, FL; his aunt, Helen Waldroop of Franklin and a number of cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. John Raby officiating. Burial will be held at Rabun Memorial Park in Tiger, GA.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 8 from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

An online obituary is available by visiting www.MeM.com or www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.