Obituary for Othniel V. Drew

 United States

  • Date Of Birth: October 20, 1927
  • Date Of Death: July 18, 2016
  • State: Maryland

Othniel “Buddy” Vickery Drew was born in Presque Isle, Maine on October 20, 1927. He passed away on June 18, 2016, in Laurel, Maryland, at the age of 88.

 

Buddy was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known for his friendly personality and great generosity to his family, friends, church, and community.

One of seven children, Buddy grew up with his siblings on idyllic Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. As a young man, he joined the United States Air Force in 1947. His service took him overseas, but also led him to meet his beloved wife, Marjorie Jane Brown in the District of Columbia. On June 6, 1953, they were married and together they raised four children in Laurel. After retiring from the military, Buddy had a long career with the railroad in Washington, DC.

Memorial Service

313 Talbott Avenue
Laurel, MD 20707

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