Herbert Arnold Drake

Herbert A.Drake “Herb”, 81 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family December 11, 2016. Herb was born in 1935 to John and Ranita along with his twin brother Hubert “Hugh”. He was raised in Santa Margarita, attended Santa Margarita Elementary School and Atascadero High School. He married the love of his life Sharon Barnes in 1977 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They remained in Santa Margarita and started the ‘Old Timers BBQ’ in 1987, 29 years ago. Herbert retired after 43 years of service with Cal Trans. Herb was in the U.S. Navy from January 29, 1954 - January 28, 1956 during the Korean War. Above all, Herb loved his family and friends and getting together with them. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Christopher Drake, Mike Tippin; daughters, Sandy (Allen) Griswold and Mary (Paul) McCorkle; Brother, Hugh (Sandra) and sister, Sue Ann Windham and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He loved his many hunting trips and Halloween. He was the counter for many years counting 500+ trick-or-treaters at his house and was a lifetime member of the Atascadero VFW, Moose Lodge, North American Hunting Club and a member of the Elks for 56 years. He was proceeded in death by his parents John and Ranita Drake; brother John; brother-in-law Ted Windham; nephew Little John Drake. The viewing is scheduled for Saturday, December 17th at 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Roses in Atascadero followed by a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. and barbecue immediately following in Santa Margarita (address to be announced.) In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VFW Post 2814,9555 Morro Rd. Atascadero,CA 93422.