of Tilly, AR
April 12, 1933 - September 10, 2014
The Lord called James Alfred Drewry of Tilly, Arkansas home on September 10, 2014. He was 81 years of age. Alfred was born to Thurman Willard Drewry and Martha Jane Crow Drewry on April 12, 1933 at Tilly, Arkansas. Alfred married Bonnie Jean Ward Drewry on December 6, 1951. Together, Alfred and Bonnie had two children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Alfred is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bonnie Jean Drewry of Tilly, AR; their son, James Richard Drewry and wife Linda of Western Grove, AR; their daughter, Kathy Jean Drewry Henry and husband Calvin of Houston, TX; granddaughter Beckie Reid and husband Mike of Hector, AR; grandson Ty Henry of Conway, AR; grandson Adam Henry of Fayetteville, AR; grandson J.O. Drewry of Tilly, AR; granddaughter Ann Drewry of New Orleans, LA; granddaughter Haley Raab of Harrison, AR; great-grandson Wade Thomas and wife Brittany of Russellville, AR; and great-grandson Wyatt Reid of Hector, AR. Alfred is survived by four of his five sisters: Shirley Bohannon of Conway, AR; Bonnie McIntire of Little Rock, AR; Ileene West of Chimes, AR, and Imogene Halsted of Oklahoma.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents: Thurman Willard Drewry and Martha Jane Crow Drewry and one sister, Floella Drewry Housley.
Alfred believed in Jesus Christ as his Savior and was of the Missionary Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked as a logger and farmer, and loved to hunt. Alfred's family and friends will remember him fondly and miss him greatly.
Funeral services for Alfred will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Luther Branscum and Bro. Andy Treat officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM Friday. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery near Tilly, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Ty Henry, Adam Henry, J.O. Drewry, Wyatt Reid, Mike Reid and Dale Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Reno, Larry Housley, Johnny Bohannon, Gerald Ray Fountain, Melburn Small, Eulen Godfrey and Crockett Ward
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11 Condolence(s)
David Reno
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
James raised a wonderful family
Joe and Melba Ward
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Family is so special and Alfred was such a good person that we all thought so much of and will really be missed by all of us. He had that mischievous smile about him and we liked hearing the stories he told.
Prayers go out to Bonnie and all of the family. Call us anytime you need us, we will be there for you. Love all of you.
Larkin and Pam Floyd
Monday, September 22, 2014
What a legacy of love this good man has left. So rich in family and friends, his truly was a wonderful life! We hope that, in time, you will all be comforted by the precious memories you have of time spent with him.
Burt & Jackie Glenn
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Bonnie Jean: We are so sorry to learn about Alfred. It has been a long time since we have visited, but the memories of your friendship will always be fresh on our minds.
God Bless - Burt & Jackie Glenn
morgan docekal
Sunday, September 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss.. All of Family in my prayers.
Sandy Brown
Saturday, September 13, 2014
The children of the late Ross Ward want to express their sympathy during this sad time of the passing of Uncle Alfred. Aunt Bonnie, Ricky and Kathy and the rest of the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless, comfort and strengthen you all.
Bill and Linda Casey
Saturday, September 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss Becky and family. Love you young lady. Prayers for you all. Linda and Bill Casey
Harold, Carolyn, Gena, & Jimmy Burch
Saturday, September 13, 2014
We still cherish all the good memories and wonderful times we got to share with Alfred. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Drewry family for the loss of our long time beloved friend.
jerry & donna stahl
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Mrs. Drewry, Kathy, Calvin, Adam and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to all the family.
James - We know you are in God's arms. Although we have not met we know you are a man who has touched many lives. We do know your daughter Kathy and husband Calvin & your Grandson Adam. They are wonderful kind & caring people who will miss you but will also celebrate your life. We are proud to have them as our friends.We know you touched their lives in so many positive ways & we know you are so proud of them. You will see them again, until then rest in God's arms.
Jerry & Donna Stahl
charles & sue davis
Friday, September 12, 2014
Our deepest sympathy.
Coy D. Branscum
Friday, September 12, 2014
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Drewry family. I felt it an honor and privilege to have known Alfred.