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FORTVILLE
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"Bob" Robert Orson Drake, 83, Fortville, passed away on March 13th, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Fortville.
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He was known personally and professionally in the automotive industry. He was an avid car enthusiast who designed and built custom cars as a hobby. He influenced car enthusiasts all over the United States. He had an incredible sense for custom designs and automotive parts.
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He was a very kind and social person and no one was ever a stranger to him. Later in his life he enjoyed spending time with his family, sitting on the porch with his car buddies talking cars and attending the Wednesday night cruise-in’s on Main Street in Fortville.
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Bob was preceded in death by, Brother, Jim Drake, Mother Virginia Mae (Raible) Drake and Father Orson Robert Drake.
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Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years Sandra L. (Hendrick) Drake; his children Kevin (Areli) Drake of Greenfield and Tonya (Kent) Davis of Fortville; brothers Richard (Mary) Drake of Madison, Indiana, Gary (Jan) Drake of Austin, Texas and Mark Drake of Fortville; 3 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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There will be no services at this time. There will be a Celebration of Life held on May 22, 2021 at the Fortville Memorial Park Community Center at 400 W. Church St. from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.
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