James B. Drake, 69, of Big Spring, died on Monday, March 14, 2011, in an Odessa hospice facility. Graveside funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Chaplain Cherise Felty, officiating.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the funeral home.He was born on November 14, 1941, in Big Spring, Texas and married Carol Phillips on June 17, 1960 in Big Spring, Texas.James was a lifelong resident of Big Spring and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1960. He worked for Cosden Refinery for 33 years, retiring in 1999. He was very involved in Little League and Boy Scouts while his sons were growing up, and he loved playing golf.Survivors include his wife, Carol Drake of Big Spring; two sons, Craig Drake of Big Spring and Steve Drake and wife, Marlene of Grapevine; three grandchildren, Devin Drake of Mesa, Arizona, Derrick Drake and Shayla Drake both of Big Spring; two great-grandchildren, Jaden Drake and Kalie Drake both of Big Spring; one brother, Don Drake and wife, Troveta of Amarillo; and one sister, Sue Washburn of Grape Creek.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lois Drake; and one sister, Mary Jack O'Donnell.The family suggests memorials be made to American Cancer Society, % Carolyn Brooks, P. O. Box 2121, Big Spring, Texas 79720, Hospice House of Odessa, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79761 or to Home Hospice, 111 E. 7th St., Suite A, Big Spring, Texas 79720..Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,