James Carson Drake

Carson Drake, 94, of Benbrook passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family.James Carson Drake was born August 12, 1911, in Weatherford, the son of Jim and Carrie Drake. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. After 40 years of service, Carson retired from the Coca-Cola Syrup Plant in Dallas as plant supervisor in 1974. He was a loving father and grandfather and an avid golfer. Carson was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Goodloe; two infant sons, James Ross and Carson Dwayne; his parents and five brothers and sisters.Survivors include his daughter, Dabra Drake of Benbrook; granddaughter, Kim Bancroft and husband J.D. of Grand Prairie; grandson, Jay Morrill and wife, Shelly of Benbrook, Glenn Morrill and wife, Heather of Burleson; six great granddaughters and three great grandsons; and many other friends and family.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 29 at White's Chapel of Memories in Weatherford. Burial will follow at Poolville Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 Tuesday evening at White's Funeral Home in Weatherford.