Delbert Lucian “Duke” Drew, 74, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023.
He was born February 2, 1949, in Aurora, IN, son of the late Charles Drew and Ella Gertrude (Browning) Drew.
Duke was a lineworker for Delta Faucet, he also drove a school bus, and was a Pespi driver.
He loved westerns, especially John Wayne movies. He enjoyed old cars, and he loved music, especially the Beach Boys and the Beetles.
Delbert is survived by his children, Brandon Drew of Manchester, IN, Traci Drew England of Manchester, IN, Melissa Knight of Lawrenceburg, IN; siblings, Charles Drew of Rising Sun, IN, Roger (Phyllis) Drew of Manchester, IN, Kaye (Kim) Hanson of Rising Sun, IN, Jim (Joann) Drew of Versailles, IN, Kissy (Tom) Steelman of Lawrenceburg, IN; grandchildren, Selena Knight, Destiny Drew of Rising Sun, IN, Jazzlinn England of Sunman, IN, Alecsander (Samantha) Drew of Sunman, IN, Jett England of Sunman, IN, Carter Drew of Sunman, IN, Jialla England Schutte of Sunman, IN, and Timothy Buckman of Sunman, IN; great-grandchildren, Paisley Mae Drew of Sunman, IN, Nevaeh Leanne Helton of Rising Sun, IN; and several nieces and nephews; his first wife, Ruby Vaughn Drew; close friend, Kaylee Bowling.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ella Drew; 2nd wife, Janice England Drew; siblings, Donald Drew, Annjeane Lovelace, Maxine “Hall” McKinney, Sally “Banschbach” Riffel, and Alberta “Bertie” Brameier.
Friends will be received Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, 219 Mechanic Street, Aurora, Indiana.
Contributions may be made to the Manchester Fire & EMS.