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John Drew Obituary
He was born May 17, 1948, in Ewing to Howard and Betty (Scrutchfield) Drew; they preceded him in death.
John began practicing as an attorney in 1979 and retired after 30 years of service.
He was a member of Franklin County Bar Association and Illinois Bar Association, President of Benton Little League and a member of Franklin County Country Club.
John is survived by his wife, Cookie Drew, of Benton; two sons, Bryan Drew and wife, Melissa, of Benton and Jason Drew of Benton; two granddaughters, Olivia and Victoria Drew of Benton; uncle, Paul Drew; and aunt, Mary McDowell.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Immanuel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Oddfellows Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are requested to John D. Drew Memorial Scholarship Fund at Rend Lake College.
Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Drew
Christine (Gower) Leathers
December 4, 2009
Bryan and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I understand the pain you feel. Just know that God is holding you in His hands and will help you through this most difficult time. It will be hard but just hold tight to all the great memories that you have. You are in my prayers.
December 1, 2009
Bryan & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, I counted him as one of my friends and I was shocked to hear of his death. John's presence and words of wisdom will be missed by all.
Again, I am so sorry.
Edna Beyers
amy dennis
November 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rick & Isabelle Heyder
November 30, 2009
Cookie & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a fine man and will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mick and Brenda Spotanski
November 30, 2009
Cookie and Family,
I am so sorry about John. We loved to kid each other and nothing gave him more pleasure than to get someone going. He was a lot of fun. Just know that I will be there for you and if you need to talk to someone anytime, day or night, just call me. You are both very special to us.
Love
Larry Eubanks
November 30, 2009
We have lost a good friend, since childhood, no greater friend than John and his family to our family. We are here if you need anything, please call us.
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Brenda & Larry Eubanks
Ben Wyant Family
November 30, 2009
Cookie,Bryan,Jason and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with every one of you.John was a very thoughtful Man he was very kind to our family and he will be missed so much.He handled several cases for use and we had just came very close to him.We will miss seeing you and him out we used to run in to you a lot and John never failed to ask how are boy was doing.May God be with you through coming days and always.
Leah Bartlow
November 30, 2009
Please accept my condolences at your loss. Not only was John my mothers boss but he also represented me during a difficult time. It was thanks to him that the situation was resolved so well. May God be your comfort at this sorrowful time.
Sara Bond
November 30, 2009
Bryan and family- May the love of friends and family carry you through this time of sorrow. Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 30, 2009
Cookie, Jason, Bryan and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorry. John's kindness, patience, and time given to Benton Little League will never be forgotten. He will remain in our hearts as "one special coach".
Peggy, Jerry and Kevin Hall
dorothy mitchell
November 30, 2009
Cookie and family it's hard to think of JOHN as gone. I am so glad i got to know him i will have fond memories of him. If there is any thing I can do let me know. I will be praying for you all. God BLESS . Dorothy mitchell
November 30, 2009
Bryan, Melissa, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He and I always kidded each other about being related through Aunt Mary. I know you will all miss him greatly. I wish you God's comfort. Lisa Hutchens Irvin
Roy Carnine
November 30, 2009
I will miss John. He was a worthy and respected adversary in the court room, and a friend outside the court room.
Janet Vanfossan
November 29, 2009
Cookie and family
I'm so sorry to hear about John. I had the upmost respect for him. I will never forget everything he has done for my family. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless
Linda Snyder
November 29, 2009
All That Knew John will miss him, I for one will always feel blessed to have known him, I am so glad that I recently was allowed the time to see and talk with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you Cookie and Brian.
November 28, 2009
sorry about your loss eric smith and family
Nancee Paul
November 28, 2009
Cookie and family, I am greatly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Billy Sprind
November 28, 2009
Bryan and the Drew family....
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your Dad's death. I am thinking about you. May God be with you and your family.
Karen (Sprind) Wiseman
November 28, 2009
To the Drew Family ... I am so sorry to hear of John's death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God be with you at this time.
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