Mack Drake's Obituary
Harold Mack “Mack” Drake, 81, of Stanfield, passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2025.
A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Philadelphia Baptist Church, with Rev. Tab Whitley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church.
Born on June 9, 1944, in Cabarrus County, NC, Mack was the son of the late Brice Drake and Margie Hathcock Drake. He proudly served in the United States Army and carried that same spirit of commitment and service throughout his life. He later retired from Koch Industries and focused on cattle farming.
Mack was a longtime member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. In his younger years, he was active in local sports, both playing and coaching softball—an interest that continued into later years as he became a devoted fan of his grandchildren in their sporting events, always cheering them on from the sidelines.
Mack had a lifelong love for animals and was a passionate advocate for their well-being. He built barns so elaborate they looked like hotels—first for his cows and later for his horses—and had a special fondness for donkeys. Farming became a true passion in his retirement, offering him joy, purpose, and a connection to the land he loved.
He is survived by his loving wife, Flavella Almond Drake; his daughter, April Drake Carpenter and husband Joey of Oakboro; two beloved grandchildren, Haley Brooke Munn (Landon) of Oakboro and Samuel Carpenter of Oakboro; and two great-grandsons, Drake and John Luke Munn.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Drake, and his sister, Carolyn Drake Hinson.
Mack’s legacy is one of devotion—to his country, his family, and his animals. He will be remembered for his grit, his heart, and the way he showed up for the people and causes he cared about most.
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