Brian O'Neal Drake, 57, of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania formerly of Barnesville passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his home after a tremendous battle with cancer. He was born on January 27, 1957 in Barnesville to the late Rolland L. and Josephine (Jackson) Drake.

Brian was a Barnesville High School graduate. He was dearly loved by his entire family, especially his nieces and nephews.  Brian loved the Kansas City Chiefs football team and was an avid car buyer which he did just for fun.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters: Bety Jean Drake, Pamela Drake, Brenda Sue Drake, and Bonnie Mae (Drake) Lucas; and a brother, Timothy Richard (Tim) Drake.

Brian is survived by two sisters: Barbara L. Drake Collins King of Columbus and Marcia (David) Mebane of Texas; two brothers: Rolland Drake, Jr. of Zanesville and Rick (Becky) Drake of Barnesville; companion, Darlene Peregrin of Kulpmont; step-daughter, Savannah R. Krushie and grandson, Brice Stringman of Pennsylvania; and "The Pug" his little dog.

A memorial service will he held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 1:00pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio.  Burial will follow in Southern Cemetery with his Mother.