Drew, Tom Jr. (Rocky Face)

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tom Drew, Jr., 65, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at Erlanger Medical Center.

Mr. Drew was a member of Christian Science Church and a 3rd degree Master Mason and a member of the Eastern Star. He was employed by Georgia Farm Bureau, Whitfield County, for 30 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Nancy Drew of the residence; mother and step-father, Ruby & Jerry Locke of Mobile, AL.; and special friends, Willard & Mary Redwine and David & Darlene Austin.

The funeral service to honor Mr. Drew’s life will be held Thursday, August 2, at 3 p.m. at the Westside Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Vess officiating. Burial will be in Whitfield Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney Vice, Benny Sitton, Willard Redwine, Chris Townsend, Jeremy Bailey, Kevin Roberts, Farron Pullian and Randy Lents. A graveside Masonic service will be rendered by Dalton Masonic Lodge #105 F. and A.M.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 1 from 6-9 p.m. at the Julian Peeples Funeral Home who has charge of the arrangements.


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