Willie Norris Drake

Baxley Funeral Home announces the passing of 62-year-old Willie (Yogi) Norris Drake of Baxley, who departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025.

The family received friends at 746 Harry Street in Baxley.

A viewing was held on Friday, Sept 19, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baxley Funeral Home located at 477 Blackshear Highway in Baxley.

Celebration of Life services for Brother Drake were held on Saturday, September 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Life Cathedral Mission located at 370 North Blvd in Baxley.

Interment followed in Miles Cemetery off Hutcheson Road in Baxley.

Baxley Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Willie “Yogi” Drak.