MCLEANSBORO – Carl Richard Drake, age 67, and a resident of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 7:50 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home. Carl was born May 1, 1956, in St. Paul, MN, to Charles Richard Drake and Ruth Ann (Eckel).

He was employed as a truck driver. Among many other interests, Carl loved cooking and BBQing. He acquired a Degree in Culinary Arts while living in Florida.

Carl is survived by son Justin Drake of McLeansboro, IL; a sister Mary Catron and husband Jeffery of Conway, SC; niece Robin Dean and husband Nate of Gallatin, TN; nephew Daniel Catron and wife Kelly of Myrtle Beach, SC.

Preceding Carl in death were his parents.

A memorial service will be held Friday, April 19, at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL, with Pastor Jacob Gray officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon with the memorial service to be held at the funeral home at noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like the memorials to be made to the House of Hope in memory of Carl Drake and they will be accepted at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL, or the House of Hope.

The Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL, is in charge of arrangements.