Charles "Harry" Drinks

Charles "Harry" Drinks obituary, Waldorf, MD

Charles "Harry" Drinks

Charles Drinks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Raymond Funeral Service PA - La Plata on Dec. 9, 2025.
Charles "Harry" Drinks, 85, of Waldorf, MD passed away on December 5, 2025 at his residence.

Harry was born on September 29, 1940 in La Plata, MD to Margaret Ethel (Huntington) and Charles Joseph Drinks. He grew up in Popes Creek, MD.

Harry proudly served in the United States Army. He was a photographer for the Naval Surface Weapons Center in Dahlgren Virginia.

He enjoyed wood working, shooting pool and playing cards.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Jacqueline Garland and his sister, Margaret Ann Boggs.

He is survived by his children, Milissa Dawson, Charles Drinks, Jr. and Robert Drinks; 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Joseph Drinks, Joyce Mills, and Jeanne Tayman; and his partner Cathy Millard.

All Services will be private.

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Raymond Funeral Service PA - La Plata

5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

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