John "Bud" Edward Drake Jr.

John "Bud" Edward Drake Jr John "Bud" Drake Jr, died on December 27th, 2019 at the age of 69 peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family. John was born and raised in Milo, Iowa until his 8th grade year where he moved and graduated from Pleasantville, Iowa. He served after high school and is a veteran of the Marine Corp. John enjoyed his retirement from John Deere. His favorite moments were spent with his late wife Judy, cheering on the Chicago Cubs and the Bears, and watching his grandkids do the things they love. He found peace and happiness drinking coffee in the morning and a good Ole Mill at night on his deck at his lake house at Lake Thunderhead, Missouri. John was survived by his sons, Darin (Crystal), Daric (Danyel), and Danel (Sara), step daughters Amy Hayes (John) and Sandy Simmons. Along with his children he is survived by 15 grandkids and 4 great grandkids, his 5 siblings, Rebecca Nelson, Clarissa Shelton, Leath "Chip" (Betty), Danette (Tim) Zisoff, and Lori (Joe) Hogue, his aunts, many cousins and all of his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy, his parents John and JoAnn Drake, brother in laws Skip Nelson and Ron Shelton, and many other loved ones that are missed. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m., and services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 at the Pleasantville Memorial Hall Community Building, 101 N Jefferson St, Pleasantville, Iowa 50225. A luncheon will follow immediately after the service. Flowers can be delivered at the Memorial Hall from 8-10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2nd