Drake Josef Hill, age 19, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, August 28, 2021, in Lawrence County.

     He was born January 10, 2002, in Olney.

     Drake’s determined work ethic led him to jobs in the oil fields alongside his dad.  He was a kind-hearted and loving father, son, and brother, and a respectful friend.  Drake enjoyed video gaming, fishing, riding dirt bikes, and time spent every day with Tori and his girls.

     He is survived by his significant other: Tori Sullens; his 2 daughters: Cheyanna and Mary-Jane Hill; his parents: D.J. Hill and Mary and Johnnie Edgington; 5 sisters: Zowie and Dezzaray Hill, and Destiny, Kaylie, and Kaytlin Edgington; brother: Brandon Edgington; grandparents: John “J.D.” Hill, David & Diane Lister, and Linda Edgington; and a number of aunts and uncles and friends including Hopper.

     He was preceded in death by grandparents: Regina (Pride) Whitmer and Johnnie Edgington Sr.; and an aunt: Jonnie Atkisson.

     Friends and family are invited to a visitation gathering from 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to assist the family with expenses and will be accepted by the funeral home.