Richard served in the US Army and was stationed in Okinawa during the later stages of World War II. He was married for 65 years to Opal Lovett Drewry, who predeceased him. He is also predeceased by daughter Shirley Drewry Weatherington. He is survived by son Richard Drewry Jr. (Linda), five grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. The family extends special thanks to Polly Newsom, Richard's loyal friend and caretaker.
Richard lived in the Bemis community for over seven decades. He was a member of Bemis United Methodist Church for over 60 years and proudly served as Sunday School Superintendent for 37 years. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2018, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Lawrence-Sorenson Funeral Home with services to follow at 12:00 pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bemis United Methodist Church.
Richard served in the US Army and was stationed in Okinawa during the later stages of World War II. He was married for 65 years to Opal Lovett Drewry, who predeceased him. He is also predeceased by daughter Shirley Drewry Weatherington. He is survived by son Richard Drewry Jr. (Linda), five grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. The family extends special thanks to Polly Newsom, Richard's loyal friend and caretaker.
Richard lived in the Bemis community for over seven decades. He was a member of Bemis United Methodist Church for over 60 years and proudly served as Sunday School Superintendent for 37 years. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2018, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Lawrence-Sorenson Funeral Home with services to follow at 12:00 pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bemis United Methodist Church.
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