Richard-Drew Jr.-Obituary

Richard Harmon Drew Jr.

Minden, Louisiana

Nov 11, 1946 – Dec 17, 2023 (Age 77)

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BORN
November 11, 1946
DIED
December 17, 2023
AGE
77
LOCATION
Minden, Louisiana
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Richard Drew Jr. passed away on December 17, 2023 at the age of 77 in Minden, Louisiana. The obituary was featured in The Advocate on December 18, 2023, The Times-Picayune on December 18, 2023, and The Times-Picayune on December 19, 2023.

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Deepest condolences on the loss of Judge Drew. I always enjoyed every opportunity to visit with him and learn. His friendly, humorous personality was a treasure. Prayers for Mrs. Jean and family as you go forth... may you find peace in the fond memories you have with your loved one. Sincerely, Zach Albritton Railroad Special Agent

Jean, my sincere condolences you and your family. I just heard about this today. Harmon was a great musician. He was a great lawyer, Judge,and legL schoolar. He was a wonderful friend. Not only the legal community,but all of Louisiana will miss him.

Really sorry I only just found out about this today. Harmon was a wonderful musician and mentor. Enjoyed my years singing in his wonderful band RIP Harmon and condolences to all family and friends.

Receiving this news today is such a shock! Harmon was such a good friend and terrific person who will be remembered always for his kindness. You will be greatly missed ole' friend!!

I just read of this today. Otherwise I would have been in Minden last Thursday. The world is a lesser place without Harmon. RIP ole Friend.

Judge Drew is very close friend he was there . He help me on a few questions. I´m retired from Lawenforcement of 38 years . Condolence to his wife and family may he rest in peace .

I will always remember playing with Harmon when the Harmon Drew Group began. He had more energy than any of us

Harmon and I became friends in undergraduate school when we had several classes together. He spent more time playing keyboard with Ivy Peebles Medicine Show than going to class, however. At the end of the semester he would suggest we study our notes together. I would tell him that was fine with me, but he didn't have any notes. "Well, we can study yours and it will help both of us.", he would say. He always did better than I did on the exams. He was truly a unique character which made...

Harmon, Jean and I graduated in the class of `71 from LSU Law School. He was one of the most popular persons in the class and a good friend for over 50 years. Jean I wish you and yours the best and may God bless you all. Billy