David Drew

David Drew obituary, Abilene, TX

David Drew

David Drew Obituary

Visit the West Central Texas Cremation website to view the full obituary.

David Drew ,70 years old,of Abilene Texas, passed away on September 23,2025 in Abilene Texas. 

David Drew was born in Watertown New York to Gerald Richard Drew and Joyce Irene Drew on July31,1955. He went to school at Watertown New York. He graduated from SandyCreek High School. He worked as a Structural Supervisor for Hendrick Medical Center for 8 years. He served in the United States army.

David Drew was preceded in death by his father Gerald Richard Drew.

David Drew is survived by his daughters Jessica Drew and Megan Van Winkle and husband Gary Van Winkle,brother Gerald Drew,Donald Drew ,and sister Roxanne Drew,and grandchildren Emily Sandoval, Samantha Sandoval, Jacob Drew, Olivia Middleton, and James Case. Former spouse Lisa Crownover. 

Funeral Services will be held in Belton Texas at a later time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

West Central Texas Cremation

5133 South 7th Street, Abilene, TX 79605

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