Wiley Drake, an American minister and radio host, died on January 27, 2026, at age 82.
Based in California, he served as pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church of Buena Park in Buena Park, California. Drake was the vice-presidential candidate for the America‘s Party ticket in California in 2008.
He also drew controversy for his use of imprecatory prayer.
Wiley S. Drake (November 23, 1943 – January 27, 2026) was an American minister and radio host based in California. He was the vice-presidential candidate for the America’s Party ticket in California in 2008. Drake drew controversy for his use of imprecatory prayer. He was the pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church of Buena Park in Buena Park, California.