Robert Edgar Drew Sr

October 15, 1922 - November 7, 2016

Robert Edgar Drew, Sr., 94, of Milford, IL, passed away at 11:52 A.M. Monday November 7, 2016 at his home in Milford. He was born October 15, 1922, in Crescent City, IL, the son of Jay and Mammie (Herd) Drew. He married Dorothy Clair in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Gail Hopkins of Milford, IL; two sons, Bob (Elaine) Drew of Beecher, IL and Gary (Fay) Drew of TN; 8 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Iola, Lullabelle and Frances and one brother, Gene. Robert worked at American Can Co. in Hoopeston, until his retirement. He served in the United States Army Corp. of Engineers during World War II. He was a member of the Hoopeston American Legion Post 384, the Hoopeston VFW Buddy Egnew Post 4826 and the Milford Christian Church. Robert enjoyed fishing, woodworking, tinkering in his garage and spending time with his family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Body Cemetery in Woodland, IL, with Pastor Brent Zastrow officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post 384 and VFW Buddy Egnew Post 4826. Memorials may be made in Robert’s memory to the donor’s choice.