Richard "Ricky" W. Drake Jr., 45, Grove, OK passed away March 7, 2026 at his home in Grove, OK after lossing his battle to cancer.

Richard Willard Drake Jr. was born October 17, 1980 in Joplin, MO the son of Richard and Deanna (Schultz) Drake. Ricky worked various jobs at a younger age. He enjoyed gaming, rock music and fishing.

Ricky was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Beverly Schultz.

Survivors include his mother Deanna Dixon and husband Joe, Grove, OK; his paternal grandfather, Kenneth Schultz, Seneca, MO; his sister Crystal Yarbrough and fiancee' Jeremy Bruce, Grove, OK; his niece Felicity Yarbrough and fiancee' Jersey Larsen, Seneca, MO and great-nephew, Hudson Larsen.

The body has been taken for cremation under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6pm to 7pm, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home.