Ray Paul "Pete" Drain
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Ray Paul "Pete" Drain

  • October 26, 1929 - January 26, 2012
  • Garland, Texas
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“So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I always liked Pete. he was a fine fella. May God comfort you Helen & give you His strength in the coming days....Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Don Barbee - Chouteau, OK

“We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Helen and all the family are in our prayers that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Carter & Frenda Bjornlie - TX

“So sorry to hear about Pete. We will be praying for the family that the Lord will give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Your family was...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: B.E. and Mareta Gross - Garland, TX

“So sorry to hear about Bro. Pete. He was a precious man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen and the girls. I know he will be missed but know he...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Leslie & Sharon Johnson - Terrell, TX

“Through the years I have thought about all of you so often. We all shared many good times as a church family at North Mesquite Assembly. Our love...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Carolyn West - Garland, TX

“We're so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He was a good friend and neighbor. Wish we could be there to pay our respects to him and his family. ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Richard and Suzanne Ervi - VA

“So sorry to hear. May God bless and keep you in His arms. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Don & Melba Spence - Cocoa Beach, FL

“My apologies to Paula Gyler, the daughter I didn't know as well. I should have said "...four special ladies." ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Judy Keffer - Garland, TX

“Our prayers and hearts are with Helen, Sandy and Phyllis at this difficult time. What a kind and gentle man Pete was. He'll be right at home in...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Judy & Ken Keffer - Garland, TX

“Sandy, I am so saddened by your Dad's passing. It breaks my heart to know you and your family are hurting. Your Dad was an amazing man. I thought...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Sandy Bilyeu - Mesquite, TX

“We are greatly saddened by news of Pete's passing. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Helen and the family. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Ron D Drain - Lenexa, KS - Nephew


DRAIN, RAY PAUL "PETE" Born October 26, 1929 in Decatur, TX and passed away January 26, 2012 in Garland, TX. He is survived by his wife, Mary Helen Drain; daughters, Sandra Ball and husband, Tom, Paula Gyler and husband, Howard, and Phyllis Reid and husband, Brian; brothers, Albert and Tommie Drain; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Ray served in the United States Army, was a plant manager for Decker Meats and also a member of First Baptist Church of Garland.

Visitation will be from 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Friday, January 27, 2012 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held at 12:30PM, Saturday at Restland Memorial Chapel.