Todd Louis Drane of McKinney, Texas passed away January 23, 2022 at the age of 57. He was born on November 26, 1964 to Donald Thomas Drane and Shirley Ann (Blair) Drane in Bloomington, Illinois, where he graduated from Normal Community High School, and received his Computer Electronics Diploma from The American College of Technology. In 1995, he moved to Newport Beach, California where he met his future wife, Alisa Paige Artrip. They would later get married in 2001 in Maui, Hawaii. Todd worked for Fagor Automation for most of his career, which led him from California to Ohio, and finally settling in Texas in 2008. He was a Dragster Corvette enthusiast and race car driver who won countless races and trophies over the years. Todd’s family will remember his love for nature and animals also. He was a loving husband, an amazing father, great friend, and truly a kind, gentle giant. Todd will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Alisa Artrip-Drane; son, Kyle Artrip; niece, Tawny Drane; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Todd was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Drane, father Donald Drane and brother Ty Drane.