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Jim Dale Drye

Jim Drye Obituary

Jim Dale Drye passed away Jan. 1, 2003. He was born Feburary 21, 1929 at Crescent, OK to Dovie and Wallace Drye along with two sisters and one brother. He married Marymaire Scott Jan. 2, 1949. To this union, four daughters, AngelaMajka of Yukon, Debra Hermanson of Edmond, Patricia Coker of Guthrie, Paula Yearby of Guthrie. Twelve grandchildren and nine great granchildren. He cherished life to the fullest, loved doing things for others, even after battles with polio at the age of 33 and the last few months with cancer. Services Saturday, Jan. 4, 10:30 am, First Baptist Church at Crescent. Services under the direction of Abernathy Funeral Home, Crescent.

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Published by Oklahoman on Jan. 3, 2003.

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Jesus and Donna Rodriquez

January 3, 2003

Our condolenses go out to the family of J.D. Drye. May each remember the fond memories he has left for all to share. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow and bring forth the strength to understand and accept his passing. God has called forth a good man to live in his kingdom.

In Fondest memories,

Jesus, Donna and Jose Rodriquez

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