Don served 20 years in the air force retiring February 1, 1973, and was employed as maintenance supervisor at different companies till he retired and moved to Eufaula, OK. He then met Patricia L. Drake whom he married on June 14, 1995. He loved fishing, gardening and was often on the lawn mower.

Donald is survived by his sister, Shirley Gilman; brother, Larry Drake; daughter, Susan Larson; son, Ronald Drake; grandson, Jeff Larson; three great granddaughters; stepson, Mike; three stepdaughters, Michelle, Elizabeth and Susan; nine step grandchildren and five great step grandchildren.

Mr. Drake has been cremated.

A Memorial Service is scheduled Sunday, July 9, 2017, 2:00 p.m., Muskogee Seventh Day Adventist Church, 170 N. Country Club Road, Muskogee, OK.

The family has been cared for by House of Winn Funeral Home & Cremations.