Born October 14, 1926 in Amherst County, he was the son of the late Joseph “Joe” and Eva Davis Drummond. He was also preceded in death by his son, Vernon D. Drummond, Jr.; four brothers and three sisters. Mr. Drummond was retired from the Amherst County Service Authority. After retirement he was most often found swinging from trees and working the family farm. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Mr. Drummond is survived by his loving grandson, Stephen Drummond and wife Courtney and three great grandchildren who were the loves of his life, Mason, Riley, and Holden.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2022 at Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the home of his grandson, Steve.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Amherst Fire Department.
To send online condolences to the family, please go to www.whittenmonelison.com.
Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
