Hickory-Hazel Bowman Drum, 104, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Trinity Village in Hickory, surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of the late Jacob Lafayette Bowman and Lula Deal Bowman on January 21, 1915 in Catawba County. She was a long-time member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church Mo-Synod. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Rockett Drum; son-in-law, Earl “Buck” Sigmon; one sister and five brothers. Survivors include her daughter, Jean Drum Sigmon of Halifax; sons, Larry Drum (Jackie) of Hickory, Roger Drum (Rita) of Hickory, Mike Drum (Terry) of Taylorsville; sisters-in- law, Frances Gilbert and Mary Roof Bowman; brother-in-law, R. David Drum; grandchildren, Mark Sigmon (Deanna), Tami Vaughan, Eric Sigmon (Melissa), Kimberly Wright (Chad), Manda Tucker (John), Bradley Drum, Robyn D. Boleman (Tommy), Tera Green (Marshall), Erin Gatton (Jason), Ryan Withers (Kerri), Dayne Withers, Terrah McCarty (Jon), Farrah VonWald (Cuyler); 24 great- grandchildren and 9 great- great- grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 18, 2019, from 5:00 until 7:30p.m. at St. Stephens Lutheran Church Mo-Synod. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephens Lutheran Church Mo-Synod. Pastors Dave Guelzow and Pastor David Ziehr will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church Mo-Synod, 2304 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28601. Pallbearers will include; Dave Bowman, Tim Bowman, John Bowman, Joe Bowman, David Drum, and Ronald Deese. The family would like to thank the staff of Trinity Village for the love, care, and comfort they offered over the years. Hickory Funeral Home is serving the Drum family.
