Jesse Drewery Obituary Jesse Eldridge Drewery February 14, 1928 - January 12, 2014 Franklin - Jesse Eldridge Drewery, 85, passed away January 12, 2014. He was born in Isle of Wight County February 14, 1928 to the late Arthur Leigh Drewery and Florence Howell Drewery. He was predeceased by five sisters, Louise Carr, Charlotte Marie Drewery, Mary Arthur Gavin, Florence Bland and Virginia Carr. Jesse was an Army veteran during the Korean War, was a retired Maintenance Department Planner with Hercules Corporation and was an active member of Hunterdale Christian Church where he had served as deacon, Sunday School superintendent and teacher. He was a former Boy Scout Assistant Scout Master and was a 50 year member of the Hunterdale Fire Department. Jesse enjoyed spending time with his family, loved to fish and enjoyed the waters and fun times with his fishing buddies. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Johnson Drewery. They were married April 20, 1954. Other survivors include two children, Beth Drewery Vincent and husband, Fred and Gene Howell Drewery and wife, Paige; three grandchildren, William Dallas Drewery, Courtney Marie Drewery and Bryant John Vincent; a brother, Harry D. Drewery and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Rita Kanten officiating. Burial will follow at Capron Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home and suggest that memorial donations be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Jesse Drewery Obituary (1928 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2380089 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/jesse-drewery-obituary?id16374076 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/jesse-eldridge-drewery-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Narrative Summary of the Obituary Jesse Eldridge Drewery, born 14 February 1928, passed away 12 January 2014 at the age of 85. He was a Korean War veteran, a retired planner with Hercules Corporation, and an active member of Hunterdale Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and their children. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Jesse Eldridge Drewery's funeral service was held at Wright Funeral Home. He was laid to rest at Capron Cemetery following the service on 15 January 2014. # The Edited Obituary Jesse Eldridge Drewery 14 February 1928 - 12 January 2014 Franklin - Jesse Eldridge Drewery, 85, passed away 12 January 2014. He was born in Isle of Wight County 14 February 1928 to the late Arthur Leigh Drewery and Florence Howell Drewery. He was predeceased by five sisters, Louise Carr, Charlotte Marie Drewery, Mary Arthur Gavin, Florence Bland and Virginia Carr. Jesse was an Army veteran during the Korean War, was a retired Maintenance Department Planner with Hercules Corporation and was an active member of Hunterdale Christian Church where he had served as deacon, Sunday School superintendent and teacher. He was a former Boy Scout Assistant Scout Master and was a 50-year member of the Hunterdale Fire Department. Jesse enjoyed spending time with his family, loved to fish and enjoyed the waters and fun times with his fishing buddies. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Johnson Drewery. They were married 20 April 1954. Other survivors include two children, Beth Drewery Vincent and husband, Fred, and Gene Howell Drewery and wife, Paige; three grandchildren, William Dallas Drewery, Courtney Marie Drewery and Bryant John Vincent; a brother, Harry D. Drewery; and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, 15 January 2014 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Rita Kanten officiating. Burial will follow at Capron Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home and suggest that memorial donations be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Jesse Drewery Obituary (1928 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - # Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Jesse Eldridge Drewery | |---------|----------------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | 14 February 1928; Isle of Wight County | | Death | 12 January 2014; Franklin, VA | # Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Jesse Eldridge Drewery | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Evelyn Johnson Drewery | Spouse | Franklin, VA | | Arthur Leigh Drewery | Parent | Unknown | | Florence Howell Drewery | Parent | Unknown | | Beth Drewery Vincent | Child | Unknown | | Gene Howell Drewery | Child | Unknown | | William Dallas Drewery | Grandchild | Unknown | | Courtney Marie Drewery | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bryant John Vincent | Grandchild | Unknown | | Harry D. Drewery | Sibling | Unknown | | Louise Carr | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Charlotte Marie Drewery | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Mary Arthur Gavin | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Florence Bland | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Virginia Carr | Predeceased Sibling | -- | # Other Relevant Information 1. Jesse Eldridge Drewery was born on 14 February 1928 in Isle of Wight County. 2. He served as an Army veteran during the Korean War. 3. Jesse was a retired Maintenance Department Planner with Hercules Corporation. 4. He was an active member of Hunterdale Christian Church, serving as deacon, Sunday School superintendent, and teacher. 5. He was a former Boy Scout Assistant Scout Master. 6. Jesse was a 50-year member of the Hunterdale Fire Department. 7. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved to fish with his fishing buddies.