Drake Tarpley, 65, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.
He was born April 13, 1959 to Bill R. and Beverly A. (Lewis) Tarpley in St. Jospeh, Missouri.
Drake married Beverly Ann Wilken on June 23, 1995.
He worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation and retired in 2014 as a Survey Party Chief. He later worked as a sales representative for Eagle Radio for 5 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Dawn Tarpley.
Survivors include his wife; grandson, Cole Booher (Lindsay); brother, Dirk Tarpley (Megen); nephews, Mason Tarpley (Michaela) and Zachery Tarpley (Shiva).
Private Services will be held at a later date. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
