John Marcus Drees

NEWPORT NEWS - John Marcus Drees, 30, beloved husband and father, was taken home to be with our Lord on June 2, 2005. John was born in Newport News and grew up in York County, and was a graduate of Tabb High School. He and his family resided in Newport News where he was the owner/operator of his own towing company. John was a great father and will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Karen; and their three children, John Matthew (Boogie Man), Leora Ashleigh (his pumpkin pie), and Holly Madison (his little stinky). He also leaves behind his mother, Sue Drees; three brothers, David Drees and his wife, Angie, Gary Drees and Keith Drees and his wife, Mary; and his sister, Daina Fox and her husband, Brent. John was blessed to also have two nephews, Chris and Austin, as well as three nieces, Crystal, Aubrey and Marissa. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; and members of Karen's family. John enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his three children. He loved watching them ride dirt bikes and four wheelers. His children's fondest memories were the week they spent in Florida last June as a family and they are sad that Holly will never experience this with him. We only hope his infant daughter will know how great he was and how much he loved her. He could often be found tinkering on cars and trucks, mostly with one of his best friends, Bobby. John's lifelong dream was to own his own towing company and he did get his dream for a short time. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, in Providence United Methodist Church with the Rev. Keith Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, in Amory Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the John Drees Children's Memorial Fund, c/o Towne Bank in Grafton, 6515 George Washington Memorial Highway, Grafton, VA 23692.