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DRINNON, Max Vernell age 86 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Sneedville, Tennessee on April 16, 1926 the son of Glenn B. & Willie Mae (Overton) Drinnon. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1948 to 1950. He worked at NCR for 26 years then General Motors for 15 years and retired in 1991. He was an avid hunter with his family and friends and in the early years enjoyed softball, basketball, bowling, and fishing. Max was well known as a "handyman" and someone who could fix anything. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Irene (Southern) Drinnon, 3 sons Fred A. (Joann) Drinnon, Ken "Paul" (Kathy) Drinnon, Max A. (Gerri) Drinnon, a daughter Brenda E. (Roger) Mayfield, stepson Terry (Connie) Monk, 7 grandchildren Jill Creech, Shane Drinnon, Shelly Grooms, Tanya Drinnon, Andrew Mayfield, Joshua Mayfield, and Rachel Drinnon, 9 great grandchildren, 2 brothers Kenneth Drinnon and Bobby Drinnon, 6 sisters Peggy, Elizabeth , Thelma, Mary, Fay and Kay and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 37 years Alma (Newberry) Drinnon, 3 brothers Guy Drinnon, Glenn Billy Drinnon, and Thomas Drinnon, and a sister Imogene Thompson. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 11:00 am in the Funeral Home with Pastor David Starry officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Memorial contributions may be made in Max's name to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com
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Gary Phillips
January 8, 2024
As we think about our deceased fathers, we think of all the things they did for us that makes us who we are today. Knowing that makes it all bearable. I can see what I knew of Max in his son Kenny Paul and in my opinion he couldn't have done a better job.
Gary and Jean Phillips
January 17, 2013
Sorry for your loss he was truely one of a kind....
January 15, 2013
So Sorry for your Loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Your Friends @ Patton Aluminum
Pam Johnston
January 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family bring this very difficult time
Jade and Rich Thompson
January 14, 2013
Praying for peace during this difficult time.
Charles and Linda Newberry
January 14, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joy Hollon
January 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing the pain and illness is gone, but the love you shared lives on.
Joy & Tony Hollon
(friends of Terry & Connie Monk)
January 14, 2013
Max (Papaw) was by far the finest man Dave and I have ever known. He will always be in our hearts.
Brenda Kaye and Dave Rogers
STROMAS FLOWERS AND MONUMENTS
January 14, 2013
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF YOUR BEREAVEMENT. WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.
The Tennessee and Georgia Southerns
January 14, 2013
The Southerns are thinking of you all and praying that God will comfort you and give you His peace in the days and weeks to come.
Bob Leonard
January 14, 2013
Best of the best.A really good guy who would help anyone,anytime & could fix anything.I'll really miss our talks of hunting and fishing. Bless you Max
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