Jeffrey Nolan Drinkard, age 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. He was born October 15, 1961, in Chico, California to James Monroe Drinkard and Gloria Doreen Drinkard. He married Janeen Marie Drinkard on June 16, 1984. Jeff worked as a real estate investor and developer over a long and productive career. He will be remembered for his perpetual positive attitude even in the direst of circumstances, his devotion to constantly serve others, and his ineffable desire to extract as much out of life as possible. Jeff had a remarkable ability to connect with people in a deep and meaningful way and changed countless lives for the better over his lifetime.
He is survived by Janeen, his loving wife of 40 years; son Ben, daughter-in-law Camille and grandson Abram; son Sam and daughter-in-law Ashley; son Jack and daughter-in-law Karina; daughter Grace and son-in-law Dain Kasprak; niece Chelsea Drinkard; his brother, Jim Drinkard; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Those wishing to attend a celebration of life service are invited to join us at LifeFamily Church, 8901 State Highway 71, Austin, Texas, 78735 at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Duke Health in support of the Palmer Transplant Research Fund. Checks may be mailed to Duke Health Development, Attn: Jillian Ream, Box 90581, Durham, North Carolina, 27708 or by visiting https://www.gifts.duke.edu/dukehealth/ and search for the “Palmer Lung Transplant Research Fund” to make a secure gift online.
