Howard Hansbro “Bubba” Drake, 83, of Silverton, Colorado, was born to the late Fannie Kate (Hansbro) and Howard Edwin Drake. He died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 near Ouray, Colorado.
Mr. Drake will have graveside services January 5, 2019 in the Oakwood Cemetery in Cold Spring, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Norma Sue Drake Nerren and husband Paul Nerren, Jr.; brother, Edwin Drake and wife Rebecca; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; special friend of 62 years, Claire Bizzell, whom he thought of as part of his family; and special friends, Ramona Benedict and Bill McKenzie.
Howard served in the 92nd Army Artillery in Germany from November 1957 to August 1959. He made many friends in the Army and kept in contact with most, making annual trips to attend army reunions.
He graduated from University of Houston with a BS in Education followed by receiving his master’s degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. After retiring from teaching at Aldine High School in Houston, Texas, Howard moved to Silverton, Colorado where he worked part-time at the train station and various shops, and over the years, formed many friendships.
He was a social, active man who enjoyed traveling, antiquing, hiking, cross country skiing, artifact hunting, theater, baking, and socializing with friends. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind, caring person.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Dwc 28, 2018.
Mr. Drake will have graveside services January 5, 2019 in the Oakwood Cemetery in Cold Spring, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Norma Sue Drake Nerren and husband Paul Nerren, Jr.; brother, Edwin Drake and wife Rebecca; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; special friend of 62 years, Claire Bizzell, whom he thought of as part of his family; and special friends, Ramona Benedict and Bill McKenzie.
Howard served in the 92nd Army Artillery in Germany from November 1957 to August 1959. He made many friends in the Army and kept in contact with most, making annual trips to attend army reunions.
He graduated from University of Houston with a BS in Education followed by receiving his master’s degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. After retiring from teaching at Aldine High School in Houston, Texas, Howard moved to Silverton, Colorado where he worked part-time at the train station and various shops, and over the years, formed many friendships.
He was a social, active man who enjoyed traveling, antiquing, hiking, cross country skiing, artifact hunting, theater, baking, and socializing with friends. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind, caring person.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Dwc 28, 2018.
Howard Hansbro “Bubba” Drake, 83, of Silverton, Colorado, was born to the late Fannie Kate (Hansbro) and Howard Edwin Drake. He died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 near Ouray, Colorado.
Mr. Drake will have graveside services January 5, 2019 in the Oakwood Cemetery in Cold Spring, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Norma Sue Drake Nerren and husband Paul Nerren, Jr.; brother, Edwin Drake and wife Rebecca; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; special friend of 62 years, Claire Bizzell, whom he thought of as part of his family; and special friends, Ramona Benedict and Bill McKenzie.
Howard served in the 92nd Army Artillery in Germany from November 1957 to August 1959. He made many friends in the Army and kept in contact with most, making annual trips to attend army reunions.
He graduated from University of Houston with a BS in Education followed by receiving his master’s degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. After retiring from teaching at Aldine High School in Houston, Texas, Howard moved to Silverton, Colorado where he worked part-time at the train station and various shops, and over the years, formed many friendships.
He was a social, active man who enjoyed traveling, antiquing, hiking, cross country skiing, artifact hunting, theater, baking, and socializing with friends. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind, caring person.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Dwc 28, 2018.
Mr. Drake will have graveside services January 5, 2019 in the Oakwood Cemetery in Cold Spring, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Norma Sue Drake Nerren and husband Paul Nerren, Jr.; brother, Edwin Drake and wife Rebecca; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; special friend of 62 years, Claire Bizzell, whom he thought of as part of his family; and special friends, Ramona Benedict and Bill McKenzie.
Howard served in the 92nd Army Artillery in Germany from November 1957 to August 1959. He made many friends in the Army and kept in contact with most, making annual trips to attend army reunions.
He graduated from University of Houston with a BS in Education followed by receiving his master’s degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. After retiring from teaching at Aldine High School in Houston, Texas, Howard moved to Silverton, Colorado where he worked part-time at the train station and various shops, and over the years, formed many friendships.
He was a social, active man who enjoyed traveling, antiquing, hiking, cross country skiing, artifact hunting, theater, baking, and socializing with friends. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind, caring person.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Dwc 28, 2018.
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