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Thomas Elmond Drew

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Birth	:	13 Mar 1925 Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	22 Nov 2017 Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.1125700, -79.3331000
Inscription	:	US Army World War II 10th Mountain Division Italy
Description	:	WORLD WAR II Son of Boyd Frank and Carrie Mabel Snipes Drew, husband of Susan Juanita Smith. Thomas Elmond Drew was laid to rest on November 24, 2017 at Reedy Creek Cemetery in a private burial. The Reverend Dr. David C. Bult, a long time friend of the family, comforted and celebrated with them through memories throughout the past 50 years. Mr. Drew died on November 22, 2017 surrounded by his family in the McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Drew was born in Charleston, SC on March 13, 1925 to the late Carrie Mabel Snipes Drew and Boyd... Read More	WORLD WAR II Son of Boyd Frank and Carrie Mabel Snipes Drew, husband of Susan Juanita Smith. Thomas Elmond Drew was laid to rest on November 24, 2017 at Reedy Creek Cemetery in a private burial. The Reverend Dr. David C. Bult, a long time friend of the family, comforted and celebrated with them through memories throughout the past 50 years. Mr. Drew died on November 22, 2017 surrounded by his family in the McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Drew was born in Charleston, SC on March 13, 1925 to the late Carrie Mabel Snipes Drew and Boyd Frank Drew. After the death of his father in 1939, his Uncle Clyde Snipes brought his mother and her three young children to Marion County, where he lived out his life. Mr. Drew proudly served our country in WWII in the US Army 10th Mountain Division at the invasion of Italy. Upon returning home, he married his wife of 68 years, Susan Juanita (Wanda) Smith and raised three daughters. Mr. Drew created and operated Drew Brothers Inc., where he was in business with his beloved brother, Frank Wilson Drew. He was an advocate for education as he served on the Board of Trustees for Rains School District and was a founding father of Pee Dee Academy. He served as Chairman of the Board and diligently worked for the Golden Eagle family. He also served as a deacon of Ariel Baptist Church. Mr. Drew is survived by his wife Wanda; three daughters, Wallis (Mike) Barnes of Lexington, Candace (John) Knox of Columbia, and April (Danny) Shelley of Mullins; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grand daughters. He was predeceased by his brother Frank Wilson Drew and a sister Annabelle Drew Smith. Mr. Drew put God and family above everything. His love of family was demonstrated throughout the years in caring for his uncle, mother and sister. He will be missed by his family, but as he always reminded them, "I will wait for you at Heaven's gate." - Richardson Funeral Home

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Where is Thomas Elmond Drew's memorial?
Thomas Elmond Drew's memorial is located at: Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion County, USA.
When did Thomas Elmond Drew death?
Thomas Elmond Drew death on 22 Nov 2017 in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thomas Elmond Drew's memorial?
Latitude: 34.1125700
Longitude: -79.3331000

Family Members:

Parent

Boyd Frank Drew

(1899 - 1939)

Carrie Mable Snipes Drew

(1893 - 1962)

Spouse

Susan Juanita “Wanda” Smith Drew

(1928 - 2022)

Siblings

Annette Drew Smith

(1921 - 1982)

Frank Wilson Drew

(1927 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1125700, -79.3331000

2. Ammons Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1342010, -79.3261032

3. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.1304100, -79.3117500

4. Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemet
Rains, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0895980, -79.3169480

5. Olivet Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1169014, -79.2957993

6. Smithey Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1436005, -79.3443985

7. Braxton Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1321983, -79.3000031

8. Baxley Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1325340, -79.2997240

9. Livingston Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1460991, -79.3206024

10. New Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0816994, -79.3118973

11. Ariel Baptist Church Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0789986, -79.3116989

12. Baker Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1278000, -79.3835983

13. Munnerlyn Cemetery
Ariel Cross Road, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0702950, -79.3149240

14. Saint James Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0737010, -79.3041280

15. Little Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1592880, -79.3290250

16. Smith-Waller Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1535988, -79.3041992

17. Smith Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1427994, -79.2869034

18. Jordan Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1232800, -79.2747400

19. Centenary United Methodist Church Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0653230, -79.3558650

20. Weeping Willows Baptist Church Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1077938, -79.3953657

21. Giles Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1313500, -79.3914000

22. Brown Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1678009, -79.3396988

23. Allen Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0978012, -79.2664032

24. New Life Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1622009, -79.3692017