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James Samuel Drummond Sr.

1919 - 2017

James Samuel Drummond Sr. obituary, 1919-2017

BORN

1919

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and Crematory

5434 Old Birmingham Highway

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

James Drummond Obituary

PICAYUNE, MISS. - Funeral services for James Samuel Drummond, Sr., age 98, of Picayune, Miss., who passed away Monday, May 8, 2017, will be 11 a.m. today, May 10, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Picayune. Burial will be Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, 5434 Old Birmingham Hwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. Local arrangements are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.
Dr. Keith Warden will officiate the service.
A native of Ralph, Ala., he was a retired business owner of Park Supply in Picayune, Miss. Sam was a member and usher of First Baptist Church of Picayune. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Master SGT.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Ephram Drummond and Stella Pearson Drummond; his wife of over 60 years, Laurette Ford Drummond; his brothers, Cecil Drummond and George Drummond; and his sisters, Lois Guillot and Mary Wade.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, James Samuel Drummond, Jr. (Rhonda), George Daniel "Dan" Drummond and Mark Dwain Drummond; his three grandsons, Dr. James Joel Drummond (Amy), D. Todd Drummond (Avril) and Jeremy L. Drummond; his seven great-grandchildren; and his brother, Curtis E. Drummond (Dorothy).
Obituary, Register Book, and Driving Directions can be found on the internet page, at www.mcdonaldfh.com.

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Published by Tuscaloosa News on May 10, 2017.

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Toni Lewis

May 10, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May 9, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Drummond Family in the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in knowing God is close to the brokenhearted. May God comfort you during this difficult time and give you peace, strength and hope to endure in the days ahead (Jeremiah 29:11,12).

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May

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6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

McDONALD FUNERAL HOME

401 W CANAL ST., Picayune, MS

May

10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Picayune

401 Goodyear Blvd., Picayune, MS

May

11

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Tuscaloosa Memorial Park

5434 Old Birmingham Highway, Tuscaloosa, AL

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5434 Old Birmingham Highway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

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