Jackie Oren Ake
June 5, 1956 — January 20, 2006
Jackie Oren Drake, of Eureka, died on Friday, January 20, 2006, at Medicalodge in Eureka, at the age of 49.
He was born on June 5th, 1956, in Eureka, the son of Oren and Betty (Herman) Drake. Jack graduated from Eureka High School and later Butler County Community College. Jack worked numerous jobs throughout his life but was mostly known for his roller skating abilities and being the manager of Jarvis Auto Parts in Wellington.
Jack was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1992, and was confined to a wheelchair. He has resided at Medicalodge of Eureka, since 1996.
Jack is survived by one sister, Barbara Altis of Eureka; and one brother, Bob Drake of Wichita. He was preceded in death by his father in 1989 and mother in 2001.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at the Jefferson Street Baptist Church with Pastor Alan Hunter officiating. A private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice Care of Kansas, or the Jefferson Street Baptist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home which was in charge of service arrangements.
He was born on June 5th, 1956, in Eureka, the son of Oren and Betty (Herman) Drake. Jack graduated from Eureka High School and later Butler County Community College. Jack worked numerous jobs throughout his life but was mostly known for his roller skating abilities and being the manager of Jarvis Auto Parts in Wellington.
Jack was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1992, and was confined to a wheelchair. He has resided at Medicalodge of Eureka, since 1996.
Jack is survived by one sister, Barbara Altis of Eureka; and one brother, Bob Drake of Wichita. He was preceded in death by his father in 1989 and mother in 2001.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at the Jefferson Street Baptist Church with Pastor Alan Hunter officiating. A private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice Care of Kansas, or the Jefferson Street Baptist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home which was in charge of service arrangements.
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