Frank Edwin Drake, 70, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019.  Born in Montclair, NJ, he moved to Savannah, TN with his family; and then to Southaven, MS.   Frank served honorably in the U.S. Army.  He retired as an auditor for the State of Tennessee.   He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Humane Society.  He is survived by his sister, Alison Houston (Tom);  two nieces, Crystal Shelton (Ryan); Tabitha McFall (Byron); three great-nephews; and one great-niece.  Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Jean Drake, and one niece, Candice Houston.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the ASPCA or the Humane Society. Services will be 1:15 pm, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the West Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill – Irene, Memphis, TN 38125.  Forest Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park-East. (901) 382-1000