(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)Max Drake, age 77, of Joplin, Missouri passed away Tuesday December 13, 2022, following an illness.
He was born December 12, 1945, in Southwest City, Missouri to Eugene and Audrey (Larkin) Drake.
Max worked as Vice President for Tri-State Trucking and was terminal manager for Boyle Trucking. He served in the United States Army and was a member of DAV (Disable American Veterans). Max was a member of First Baptist Church of Webb City and enjoyed working in his yard.
He married Connie Dixon on July 3, 1975, and she survives. Max is also survived by one son, Mark Drake; one daughter, Gina Marrs; two brothers, Roy, and Richard Drake; and six grandchildren, Chase, Javis and spouse Maggie, Braden, Nathan and spouse Jade, Jolee and Silas, and is also survived by Jerry Hall.
Max was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Carolyn Bennett.
The family will have a memorial visitation 11:00-1:00 Saturday December 17, 2022, at the Wellspring Church (2424 N. Main) Webb City, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory Joplin, Missouri.
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