Grover Darnel Drake, age 79 of Bon Aqua, TN passed away August 3, 2018 at Tri-Star Horizon Hospital in Dickson, TN. Born in Giles County, TN to the late Frank & Gladys Drake. Grover retired from the Street Department for the City of Franklin. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Eleaise Gibson Drake; sister, Linda Brown; brother, Frank Drake and son in law, Forrest Emler. Grover is survived by his daughters, Jane Emler and Donna K. Howell; grandchildren, Tim (Brandi) Emler, Crystal (Hershel) Carver and Phillip (Gary Carter) Howell and great-grandchildren, Brent Emler, Joe Carver and Brianna Emler. Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Wednesday at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Douglas Tidwell officiating. Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Tim Emler, Brent Emler, Chris Emler, Phillip Howell, Gary Carter and Donnie Emler. Visitation will be 4-8PM Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com