“I started late in my career,” said Drake, ” Its been a lot of fun.
Drake started with the United States Postal Service in 1986, and the 65-year-old is calling it quits after hearing loss has made it difficult to do his job.
” Its getting harder to hear customers,” said Drake.
Known for his quick wit with a smile, Drake was a staple at the Williams Post Office.
” Tim was the most beloved employee with the Williams Post Office,” said Williams Postmaster, Cynthia Jones, ” He will be missed.
While not calling it retirement, Drake hopes to get projects completed around his home and make sure his wife gets off to work.
” The wife and I are foster parents to three children,” said Drake, ” they are 7, 8, and 10 years old.
Drake and his wife Maria have been foster parents for about eight years.
” After the stepdaughter had left the house, my wife didnt want an empty house because I am not a chatterbox,” said Drake, ” I talk to people all day and when I get home I dont really want to talk.
Drake commented on his years at the Williams Post Office, and the importance getting to know everyone in town to make his job easier.
” I got to know everyone, the street addresses and where everyone lives,” said Drake, ” it made my job easier and more accurate in getting the mail out.
Drake commented that many of the mail pieces they deliver did not have the right address.
” I can get the package usually to the right person by knowing information about them or using some of my sources; but, occasionally I would have to send back a package with the wrong address,” said Drake.
Drake commented that he has mentored and trained Williams Postal Employee, Jada Spyres.
” Jada knows a lot, if not more than what I knew, she will do great with the information I taught her.” Said Drake.
In addition to being a postal employee, Drake served on the Williams City Council.