Herman Leon Drury

Herman Leon Drury obituary

Herman Leon Drury

Herman Drury Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by LR Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Herman Leon "Lee" Drury, of Campbellsville, the son of the late Herman Larue and Eula Faye (Harlow) Drury, was born August 5, 1945 in Lawrenceburg, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 80 years of age.

He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Airforce during Vietnam and was retired from GTE.

Lee enjoyed farming, woodworking, reading, motorcycles and

refurbishing old cars.

He united in marriage to Barbara Ann (Kingery) in November 7,

1967, who survives.

To this union was born one daughter Paige Drury of

Campbellsville.

Also surviving is a brother: Vernon Drury and wife Louise of

Salvisa, KY and a special longtime friend: Kenny Hopper.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and two

sisters: Daryl Drury, Lena Frances Wilkins and Bonita Gayle Tingle.

To honor the wishes of Mr. Drury, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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