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Rev. Dr. Charles E. Drummer Jr.

Rev. Dr. Charles E. Drummer Jr. obituary

Charles Drummer Obituary

Drummer, Jr., 77 DOVER - Rev. Dr. Charles E. Drummer Jr., 77 passed away Mon. Nov. 4, at Bay Health Medical Ctr. after a short illness. (Ret.) Elder Drummer honorably served his country for 20 yrs before his retirement from the U.S. Air Force. Elder Drummer entered the ministry in 1961. He earned a Master of Arts in Religion from Lutheran Theological Seminary. Honors include a Doctor of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Humanities degree from Monrovia College in Monrovia Liberia, West Africa. He pastored five AME churches within Delaware and Pennsylvania before being elevated to Presiding Elder of the Wilmington District in 1992. Elder Drummer completed his appointment as Presiding Elder in April 2011. An avid model train enthusiast, he created "Drummer City" which he often shared with the community. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Zeta Rho Lambda Chapter. He was a devoted Christian, husband and father. He is survived by his wife Helen of 56 years; sisters, Edwina Coleman & Coeany Bryant (James); children, Barbara Bryan (Dannie), Charles Drummer III (Linda), Dawn Thorne, Sharon Baird (Dexter); grandchildren, Natasha Thomas, Tony Thorne, Charles Drummer IV (Patrese), Rachael Lewis (Romaine), Christopher Drummer (Danielle), Natalie Turner (Damien), Xavier Baird, Quinten Baird; great-granddaughters, Fallyn Fox, Amina Drummer, Aniya Turner, Eva Drummer; Spiritual daughter, Rita Paige and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 from 9-11 a.m. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church, 101 N. Queen St., Dover, DE. Services provided by Bennie Smith Funeral Home.

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Published by Delaware State News from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2013.

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Paula Blunt

November 3, 2022

Still fondly missing you. Forever in my heart. Sending love and prayers to the entire Drummer family.

November 13, 2013

SIS DRUMMMER OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.RINGGOLD CHAPEL. REV. DRUMMMER WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS MAY GOD COMFORT YOU.BLESSINGS AND PEACE

Barbara Hines

November 11, 2013

My heart and prayers are with you today and always. Love you all, Barb & Phil

suzanne Michael

November 9, 2013

My heart goes out to all the family. He made me part of his family and he will be missed.

Sharon(Lisby)Deeanna & Sherri Custis

November 8, 2013

My love, prayers & condolences to the Drummer Family..Elder Drummer was a great man & my daughters & I Ioved & respected him to the highest. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal"..He will be missed.

Carol Terrell (Bauman)

November 8, 2013

My condolscenes to the entire Drummer family. Such an inspiration to me personally during my earlier years in Dover. God bless you all during this time. Love you all!!!!

Andrea Midder

November 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Stephanie Clay

November 8, 2013

I love you cousin!, you will be missed.

Paula Blunt

November 8, 2013

I love the Drummer Family very much. I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rev Drummer. May he rest in paradise!

Deena Tillery

November 8, 2013

So sad to hear about the passing of Rev.Drummer. I have great memories of him when he pastored Murphy AME Church in Chester Pa. My prayers are with the family.

Paula Blunt

November 8, 2013

Rev Drummer has been a mentor and father figure in my life since the age of 13. Our families met while in the military stationed in Madrid, Spain (circa 1971). Although we lived many miles apart, we remained connected. His passing will leave a void in many, many lives and this world will never be quite the same. He will be deeply missed. We will be keeping the family in our prayers.

Sharon Hankins-Johnson

November 8, 2013

Mrs., Drummer, Dawn, and the Drummer family we not only sent you our sincere condolence but our prayers. We shall miss Rev Drummer smile, since of humor and a course always going down Walker road and sent the little boy statue fishing in the pond

Cynthia Fields

November 7, 2013

Sis Helen our condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. We were sorry to hear about Rev. Drummer. We thank God and will always cherish the memories of him. You all helped us soooo much when we 1st came to Dover 23 years ago. Helen we would often laugh about our friendship cakes. :) Just know that we are here to help in any way!
Love Rev.'s Dr.'s Norman and Cynthia Fields and family

Rev. Emma Drummer-Barnes

November 7, 2013

A great man who lived a great life, I love you Uncle Bubby...

Patricia Watson

November 7, 2013

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Rev Drummond,my prayers go to the family.l have precious memories when he resided at Blanco church,and his help with the family.

Gwen Guerke

November 7, 2013

Barb,
I send my sympathies to you and your family. Although I didn't know your father well, I always enjoyed his presence.
Thinking of you.
Gwen

Don Rayne

November 7, 2013

I will miss Rev. Drummer. He was a man full of knowledge and wisdom. I shared his passion and love for his hobby.

Rita Klepner

November 6, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Drummer. He was a great man.

From the Staff of Bennie Smith Funeral Home

November 7, 2013

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