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Robert Drew Obituary
Mr. Drew was born April 27, 1927, in Birmingham. The family moved to Tuscaloosa in 1931, where he attended the public schools. He graduated from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn. and the University of Alabama, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.
Mr. Drew served in the Navy in World War II and, after graduating from ROTC, served in the Army Reserve.
He attended Aetna Fire Insurance School in Hartford, Conn. and worked for Aetna as a special agent until 1956. He returned to Tuscaloosa as an insurance agent for Pritchett-Moore Inc., where he remained for 54 years.
Mr. Drew is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Darnley Drew and Harold Delbert Drew.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Atchison Drew; children, Elizabeth Drew Hope, Robert Avon Drew, Jr. (Jane), and Katherine Drew House (Jim); grandchildren, Lee Tyler Hope, Steven Alan Hope, Jr., Sarah Martin Drew, Emily Atchison Drew, Emmett James House, IV, and Olivia Drew House; sister, Polly Drew Jansen; and brother, Harold Delbert Drew, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Rd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404; Christ Episcopal Church, 605 Lurleen Wallace Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401; or the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Drew
January 11, 2011
Bobby Drew always kept a big smile on his face everywhere he went he had a great since of humor and great way of living life he will be missed greatly by everybody!
Mary & Kenneth Durrett
December 28, 2010
Your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Nancy Leigh Douglas
December 27, 2010
Keeping the Drew Family in my prayers. What a hard time to lose a father/husband, you are in my thoughts. Nancy Leigh Gresham Douglas, Asheville, NC
Linda Creek
December 27, 2010
We are thinking of you. Your family has meant very much to us over the years. We
were blessed to have you as neighbors. Prayers with your family.
Linda and Gary Creek
December 26, 2010
Mr. Drew was a great friend to our Family, he was always interested in what was happening in my life as I grew up,and he always had that great smile. I remember well picking up coach with several of his buddies at the Chattanooga airport when they flew in to see Jackie Cummins play in the US Amateur. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Drew Family.
David Walker and the entire Walker Family, Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Dr. David Nelson
December 26, 2010
Dear Mrs. Drew and Family: With Thoughts, Prayers, and Sincere Sympathy in the loss of Mr. Drew. Love, -David Nelson
Randy Frazier
December 26, 2010
Betsy and Family, I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I remember him well, back when we were in school. I lost my mom and dad 25 years ago. We are never ready to let them go. I hope our Lord will wrap his arms around you through out this hard time. I will keep you in my prayers, You will see him again. We are all here temporarily. You will join him for eternity.
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