Paul Eugene Drake

Granbury – Paul Eugene Drake passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the age of 74 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Funeral: 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8th at Stonewater Church, 911 E Hwy 377, Granbury, TX.
Graveside service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 9th at Holly Hills Memorial Park.
There will be a viewing from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7th and on Sunday, January 8th at Wiley Funeral Home, 400 Hwy 377 E, Granbury, TX.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Paul’s memory to Habitat for Humanity or Stonewater Church.

Paul was born January 27, 1942, to the late Cline and Marie Drake in Dallas. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and a great friend. Paul devoted his life to the service of others. One of his greatest joys was building houses with Habitat for Humanity, where he served on the board of directors. Another was serving in various capacities in his beloved Stonewater Church. Most of all, he loved his Lord, Jesus, and devoted his life to sharing the love of Christ with others. The ripple effect that he had on the lives of others is truly remarkable.

Paul had a passion for life and never sat still. He lived life to the fullest and with gusto. He was a graduate of Lubbock High School and in his younger days raced stock cars at Lubbock Speedway. Paul was also president of the South Plains Racing Association. He loved riding his motorcycle, playing golf, and fishing. He worked for Lubbock Electric Company, where he rose to the position of sales manager and retired after 45 years of service. Paul proudly served leadership roles in numerous organizations – the Children’s Home Foundation, Optimist Club, Habitat for Humanity, the Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association, the Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation and Texas Boys Ranch.

Paul was preceded in death by his brother Flavil Drake in 2016.

Survivors: His wife. Susie Drake; daughter, Melissa Chesher and husband, Steve Chesher; sons, Devin Drake and Tim Drake; grandchildren, Will Chesher and wife, Brittney Chesher, Katie Chesher, Ben Chesher, Tabitha Drake, Sam Drake, Jack Drake and Alex Drake; brothers, Charles Drake and James Drake; and several generations of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family
members and a multitude of friends.