Jerry C Drane

Jerry "Christopher" Drane

4/27/87 - 5/27/24

With heavy hearts, we announce Jerry Christopher Drane 37, unexpectedly passed away on May 27th, 2024, in Phoenix, Az.

Jerry, "Christopher" or "Chris", as many knew him, was born on April 27th, 1987, to Jerry Drane and Molly Avila in Phoenix, AZ, where he lived his entire life.

"Strong Headed Father" & “Strong Hearted Brother" -both titles held by Christopher.

His children, Julia, Jerry Jr. “Little Chris” and Jackson , were his pride and joy.

He also shared a very special bond with his sister Felicia and brother Nicholas.

They always had a good time when they were together, always teasing and joking with each other. He had a great sense of humor. He was his own man and always had to do things his own way.

Now as his loved ones grieve while saying an early goodbye, we can exhale in relief to know he is now at peace.

Chris," was preceded in death by:" his great-grandparents, Tom and Mary Drane and Oscar and Nellie Celaya. Grandfathers, Don Drane and Augustine Avila

He leaves behind a very large family, including his parents, Jerry and Molly, wife, Cassondra, three children, Julia, Jerry Jr. and Jackson, a sister, Felicia (Abel), a brother, Nicholas (Brittany), two Grandmothers, Helen Forman and Ethel Drane, two nieces, Brianna and Lilyana Grace, a nephew, Abel Jr., his very special Tia Cindy, who went above and beyond, as she always does, to make sure we all had what we needed to say our final goodbyes, also a very large extended family including lots of Aunts, many Uncles, numerous Cousins and countless friends.

Don't cry for me, or be sad that I'm gone

Remember me fondly and try to be strong

I know that you loved me while I was here

So, try not to shed any unhappy tears

I know that you'll miss me while I'm away,

Just know that you'll see me again one day

Don't be sad I'm not with you, thinking we are apart

I'm going to be with you, right there in your heart

So, don't cry for me, or be sad that I'm gone

Remember me always and please carry on