DRAWDY, Joel V., age 73 of Lakeland, FL died Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his home. He was born in Brookfield, GA and came to the area 3 years ago from Hernando Beach, FL. He was an inspector with the U.S. Customs and a Shriner. He is survived by his wife: Helen L. Drawdy of Lakeland, FL; sons: Jeffrey and David Drawdy; brother: Merrell Drawdy; sister: Brenda Connell; 5 grandchildren. A visitation for friends will be 5-8:00pm Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel where a funeral service will be conducted at 11:00am Monday, April 19, 2010. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
