GLOUSTER, Ohio –– Charles T. “Timmie” Drake II, 41, of Barnesville and formerly of Glouster, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Barnesville Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1983, in Athens.
Timmie was employed by Tunnel Ridge Mine in Triadelphia, West Virginia, and was a member of the Athens Chapter 76 AMVETS Riders. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, golfing, camping, and was a devoted fan of the Trimble Tomcats and Ohio State Buckeyes. Timmie was known for being the “life of the party.”
He is survived by his lifelong partner, Cassie Nicole Gang; his sons, Caleb T. (Savanna Ramsey) Drake and Dalton C. Drake; stepchildren, Serenity Dawn, Mandi Marie, and William Blade; his mother, Janice (John) Smathers; his father, Charles “Tim” (Jane) Drake; his maternal grandmother, Flora North; his maternal step-grandmother, Pat Bragg; his sisters, Amanda (Mario) Sawvel, Samantha (Kevin) Stalder, Tanaya Smathers, Shauna Cordle, and Hanna (Anthony) Lipp; his brothers, Tyler Drake, Zachary (Karly) Bragg, Josh Smathers, Dakota (Brooklyn) Smathers, and Kevin Carpenter Jr.; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harold Bragg; his paternal grandparents, Bill and Nancy Drake; and a special friend, Adam Jago.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Morrison Funeral Chapel in Glouster-Bishopville. Visitation will take place on Tuesday from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.morrisonfc.com.
