Malcolm Drew

October 27, 1948 - June 30, 2025

Malcolm Drew, 76, of Southampton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Trenton, Malcolm also cherished the summers he spent with family in California. In December 1967, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served his country with honor for five years. Upon returning home, he followed a new calling and joined the Trenton Police Department Academy. Malcolm went on to serve as a dedicated and highly respected K-9 officer with the TPD, retiring in 1994 after 25 remarkable years of service.

Never one to remain idle, Malcolm became active with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, where he served as Flotilla Commander at Duck Island, continuing his lifelong commitment to public service.

In 1999, Malcolm began a second career. After earning his CDL A license from Smith & Solomon Driving School, he became a driver and trainer for Falcon Transport, logging over a million miles of safe driving before the company's closure in 2009. Even in retirement, Malcolm remained passionate about sharing his knowledge-returning to Smith & Solomon in 2015 as a Senior Safety Advisor and instructor, where he continued to guide and mentor others until recently.In his spare time, Malcolm lived life to the fullest. He was an avid scuba diver, sailor, and Harley enthusiast, and also volunteered his time with the Groveville Fire Company. But above all, Malcolm was a devoted family man. His greatest joy came from the time he spent with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren, who were the light of his life.

Predeceased by his parents, Rev. Monroe and Dorothy Drew, Jr.; his brother, Cameron Drew; sister, Marie Williams; he is survived by 2 sons, Christopher (Jennifer) Drew and Dan (Shelly) Drew; a brother-in-law, Dick Williams; grandchildren, Madison Drew, Megan (Zachary) Miller, Ryan (Taylor Schwartz) Drew and Matthew Drew; 2 great grandchildren, Noa and Grayson Miller; special friends, Fred, Stu, Mary and Debbie; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Yardville Memorial Home, 30 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville, NJ.

Funeral services will begin at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Battleship New Jersey Museum, Battleship New Jersey 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103. Or online at https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/support/donate/

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