Tom Drake | |
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| 62nd Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph C. McCorquodale |
| Succeeded by | James S. Clark |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Edwin Drake December 5, 1930 Falkville, Alabama |
| Died | February 2, 2017 (aged 86) Cullman, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Christine Mckoy Drake |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama University of Tennessee |
| Nickname | Cullman Comet |
Thomas Edwin Drake[1] (December 5, 1930 – February 2, 2017) was an American attorney, professional wrestler, politician, and member of the athletic staff of legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. He was a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, serving nine terms, and as Speaker from 1983 to 1987.[2] He was a resident of Vinemont, Alabama; his wife of over 55 years, Christine Mckoy Drake – also an attorney, stateswoman and former member of the Alabama Board of Education – predeceased him on September 26, 2011, following a long battle with brain cancer.
- ^ "Thomas Drake Obituary – Moss Service Funeral Home – Cullman AL". Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "Former Alabama House Speaker Tom Drake dies". The Dothan Eagle. February 3, 2017. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.