Richard Drakeford

Richard Drakeford, son of the late Luella Harris Drakeford and Seegar Drakeford.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Heath Springs, SC. He was educated at Stoneboro School in Heath Spring School System. He later moved to Baltimore, Maryland and later met and married Mae Ella Darden. Then he joined Concord Baptist Church and worked as a construction worker. Later they both moved to South Carolina where they joined St. Mark Baptist Church and the Pastors Aide.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Mae Ella Drakeford; one son Richard Drakeford (Cheryl); four grandchildren; six step children; twenty five great grandchildren; one brother Robert Lee Drakeford (Irene); one aunt Mabel Harris of Kershaw, SC, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends

The family is receiving friends at 2139 Willamette Road, Bennettsville.

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