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James F. Drumm, 88
November 19, 2021
James F. Drumm, 88, of Lititz, went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Mary J (Davis) Drumm with whom he shared over 58 years of marriage. Born April 20, 1933, in Lancaster, Jim was the son of the late Isaac and Elizabeth (Glass) Drumm.
Jim’s mother died when he was 6 years old and he was raised by his father and other relatives. At 17 he joined the Army and was in the Artillery and fought in Korean War. After the Army he worked for the Lancaster Stockyards hauling cattle. He had several trucking jobs and eventual was able to purchase his own truck. He was an independent long haul trucker usually hauling chemicals all over the country.
Jim had four children: Linda wife to Richard Wagner, Bonnie wife of John Yoder, James T. Drumm and Tammy wife of Fran Wunderlich. He has 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Jim was an active motorcyclist. He rode with the Christian Motorcycle Club. He had a couple of very long motorcycle trips, one with some buddies to Alaska and another trip with his wife Mary to California. He did most of his own maintenance work on his trucks and loved to tinker in his shop. He fixed up and painted old trucks, cars, jeeps and farm tractors. After retiring he had several part time jobs and volunteered. He volunteered with the VA driving veterans to their doctor appointments to the Coatesville VA hospital. He was always helping out friends and neighbors and was liked by everyone. He would say that he had a good life!
Jim was an active member of the Wesley Church Quarryville.
A Memorial Service honoring Jim will be held at 3PM on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Charles F Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends and family are invited attend a visitation from 2PM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jame’s name may be made to Wesley Church Quarryville, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566 or St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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Condolences to the Family
November 30, 2021
Sending our condolences in your time of loss. Jim will always be remembered as a Godly man that you could always count on in a time of need that was great or small. Jim had a gentle spirit about him that will always be admired. Jim was a great friend to many. May God grant you peace in your time of sorrow. Scott & Sue Dickel
November 28, 2021
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and strengthen you during this time.Richard & Wanda Walls
November 23, 2021
As time passes, gradually we move toward the day when the comfort of our memories is greater than the sorrow of our loss. With much sympath for your loss.
November 23, 2021
I am Cindy (Rhoades) Kametz, daughter of Emma Rhoades. We lost Mom June 16, 2020. She spoke fondly of Jim often. My condolences to your family.
November 23, 2021
Bonnie,
My condolences for the loss of your dad. No matter how old they are it is still challenging loosing a parent. As conveyed in his obituary he certainly lived a full life. I wish you and your family well. Greg Schreder
November 22, 2021
Bonnie,
So sorry to see the passing of your father. Always difficult to loose a parent. His obituary noted a life well lived. I wish you peace during this difficult time.
November 22, 2021
Remember James well from back in my Mack trk dealership days great guy
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