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1938
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2016
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Everette Drum Obituary
He was born March 14, 1938 in Catawba County to the late Everette Cline Drum, Sr. and Mary Norris Drum. Everette was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Conover, former owner and operator of Midway Carpet and a United States Marine Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Drum; grandson, Riley Howard; great-granddaughter, Norah Newton and brother-in-law, Carl Warren.
Those left to cherish his memory are: His wife of 27 years: Ilene Hinson Drum of the home. Sons: Kenneth Drum of WV, Jeffrey Drum of Charlotte. Step-Son: Michael Howard and wife Christy of Catawba. Daughter: Karen Penyak and husband Andy of Port St. Lucie, FL. Step-Daughter: Lisa Adams and husband David of Maiden. Sister: Linda Warren of Conover. Grandchildren: Jasen Drum, Amanda Newton and husband Dale, Ashley Lowery, Nathan Lowery, Lindsay Garvey and husband Scott, Corey Adams, Shayne Adams and wife Jenna, Carly Adams, Ethan Howard and Cole Howard.Great-Grandchildren: Evan Newton, Alyssa Drum, Colton Drum, Ryder Drum, Ian Garvey, Connor Garvey, Gavin Garvey, Exavier Lowery and Savannah Lowery.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Conover. Pastor Rudy DeRosa will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2448 Emmanuel Church Rd., Conover, NC 28613
Condolences may be sent to the Drum family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com.The Drum family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Conover, 828-465-2111
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