William "Billy" Albert Drake Sr.

Billy A. Drake, 81 of Mauriceville, TX died Monday, December 9th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Gist, TX, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville, TX. Billy served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a carpenter. Billy enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Local Union #196. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Eaves Cemetery in Gist, TX. Billy is survived by his wife of 24 years Linda Devillier of Mauriceville, TX, sons William A. Drake Jr. of Fannett, TX, Robert Drake of Woodville, TX and Tom Drake of Buna, TX, stepson Christopher Zimmerman of Mauriceville, TX, stepdaughter Tracey Germany of Mauriceville, TX, brother Hilton Carroll Drake of Ft. Worth, TX, 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.