Petty Officer Jacob Daniel Drake, 21, of Cable, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in the line of duty aboard the USS John S. McCain.
He graduated from Triad High School in North Lewisburg and began his service in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) for nearly two years. He was posthumously promoted to an electronics technician, Petty Officer 2nd Class.
He enjoyed his time serving to the fullest, and traveled the globe representing the best the United States and Ohio have to offer. He was a well known cat enthusiast and enjoyed visiting Japan’s “cat cafes” when he was in port. He will be fondly remembered as a funny guy who enjoyed life. He never had a problem making friends wherever he went.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ronald and Bonnie Drake, and uncles, Steve Drake and Danny Kelly.
He was born on Sept. 21, 1995, in Columbus, to Suzanna and Ronald Drake. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Veronica Drake; fiancée, Megan Partlow; grandmother, Teresa McGhee; great-grandmother, Bonnie Riebel; aunts and uncles, Rob (Tammy) Drake, Lori Drake, Lisa Boyer and Shelly Kelly; close cousins, Brandie (Gary), Erin, Trevor, Nick, Melody (Devon), Tyler and Trystyn; numerous other family members; and countless friends.
Public visitation will be on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, 1355 W. Main St. West Jefferson. Funeral services will be conducted with military honors at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
To honor his appreciation of animals, it is requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to a local animal shelter or rescue organization of one’s choice.