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October 11, 2023
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James E. Drinkard, Sr. of Vero Beach, Florida went home to be with the Lord on October 7th, 2023.
He was 80 years old and was born in Moultrie, Georgia. He moved to Indian River County in 1955.
James attended Pathway Church in Vero Beach. He retired from Publix as a meat cutter and enjoyed football, fishing, church, and time with his family.
He is survived by four daughters and one son: Cherie Gramm (Rob) of Hendersonville, NC, Angela Sophronia Drinkard (Ana) of Albuquerque, NM, Robin Johnson (Bill) of Selinsgrove, PA, Bonnie Adams of Lewisburg, PA, and James E. Drinkard, Jr. (Sara) of Vero Beach, FL; eleven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, a sister Carolyn Padgett of Tampa, FL, and a brother, Danny Leroy Drinkard of Dothan, AL.
James was predeceased in death by his mother Ella Mae Drinkard, his father Wilburn Drinkard, and brother Earl Drinkard.
A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Jimmy Colvin - Friend
October 9, 2023, 3:59 pm
Condolences to the family…growing up I spent alot of time with James and his family. Many fond memories of him and his parents.
Michele Hall (Lanfair) - Friend
October 10, 2023, 1:04 am
So sorry to hear of James passing. I have many fond memories of James from Publix and family gatherings. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa lynn - Friend
October 11, 2023, 3:15 am
Dearest Bonnie, I Pray God comfort you and keep you in His perfect peace. You are loved my sweet sister in Christ!
Cheryl A Rittenhouse - Friend
October 11, 2023, 12:36 pm
Jim will be so missed in my world. Thank you for your time and all your stories you shared over the last year. Love and miss you. CHERYL
Tony Perez- - Friend of JD
October 11, 2023, 7:27 pm
Sorry about your loss, JD. Your dad was a fellow Gator.
Diane Aldridge - Friend
October 25, 2023, 1:38 pm
So sorry to hear about James, Jimmy and I have fond memories of our time on the boat, knee boarding. He was an amazing guy and fun to be around. Hugs to the family, miss you guys!!!