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Damon Drennen Obituary

Drennen, Damon I.

Brockport: Age 63, died suddenly, November 6, 2011. Damon was born October 7, 1948, in Clay County, WV, a son of Jernie and Irene (Mullins) Drennen. Damon served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and awarded the Purple Heart. He retired from Delphi in 2009. He was predeceased by his father Jernie Drennen; sister, Pearl Louise Kuhns; brother, Clarence "Butch" Drennen. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Haley) Drennen; sons, Brian (CoCo Seijas) Drennen, Kevin Drennen; beloved granddaughters, Grace and Carmella; mother, Irene Drennen; sisters, Susie Rushbrook, Patty (Chuck) Andrews; sister-in-law, Betty Drennen; several nieces, nephews, cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc., 16650 W. Albion Rd. (State Rte. 31) HOLLEY, Friday, November 11, from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00. Damon's Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Nativity of the BVM, 152 Main St., Brockport, Saturday, November 12 at 10:00am. Interment with full military honors at Mt. Albion Cemetery in Albion. Contributions can be made to Lakeside Memorial Hospital Twig Association. To share a special memory of Damon please visit:

www.christophermitchell.com

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2011.

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Brenda Mobley

November 11, 2011

My prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. Damon was a great guy and a joy to work with. We enjoyed the fact that we were both from W.VA. He will be missed by all who every had the pleasure of knowing him.

Robert & Sheila Larson

November 11, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. He was sure a special human being and a pleasure to work with, he will surely be missed

Al & Roni SURRIDGE

November 10, 2011

he will be missed by all,love and prayers to you and your family.

Keith Chatfield

November 9, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Damon (we all knew him as Duke) for many years. Truly a special human being. He will surely be missed, not only by family, but all who knew him. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. Keith & Jane Chatfield.

Paul Ziegler

November 9, 2011

Marie,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and my prayers are with you at this difficult time.

November 8, 2011

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Please cherish the memories to carry forward his legacy. Please let us know of anything we can do to support your family during this time. Beth and David Rasmussen

James Donahue

November 8, 2011

I only met Damon last fall but it took just ten minutes to know what a great guy he was. I am truly sorry for you loss and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers

November 8, 2011

We at Christ Community Church of Brockport are sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that your families are in our prayers. May God comfort you in this time.
-Christ Community Church

Angelo & Doris Giusti

November 8, 2011

Please accept our most hearfelt sympathies and condolences in this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Frank Lekram

November 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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