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“Dear Cousin Wayne and Family, I just returned from a long vacation in California to learn of the death of Jackie. Cousin Dianne Stowe McAlister...Read More »
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1 of 17 | Posted by: Rev. Ronnie W. Parker - Charlotte, NC
“Ann:
I and my family were out of the country all of last week, so I just heard about Jack's untimely death. I certainly have many fond memories of...Read More »
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2 of 17 | Posted by: Kevin McIntosh - Hickory, NC
“Ann, I was saddened to hear of your husband's untimely death. I cannot imagine the grief you must be experiencing, but I hope that in some small...Read More »
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3 of 17 | Posted by: Janiei Peak - Gastonia, NC
“Ann, I recall that freshman year at UNC, hitchhiking home with Jack from Chapel Hill for the weekend. He had a real gift for being exceptional yet...Read More »
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4 of 17 | Posted by: Bill Carter - Lake Norman, NC
“I would like to express my sympathy to the Drum family.
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5 of 17 | Posted by: William L. Martin - Gastonia, NC
“Dear Ann and family, I was so sorry to hear of Jack's death. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Vickie Saine
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6 of 17 | Posted by: Vickie Saine - Charlotte, NC
“I was so saddened to hear the news about Jack, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I truly enjoyed working with Jack, he taught me so much...Read More »
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7 of 17 | Posted by: Angie (Marlowe) Bingham - NC
“Danna, Emmy, and Ann - I add my voice to Melanie's, and I can't say it any better than she did. I am so saddened by the news of Jack's death, and my...Read More »
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8 of 17 | Posted by: Linda (Frederick) Horton - NC
“Danna & Emmy & Ann: I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack. I have so many fond memories of him driving Danna & me to...Read More »
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9 of 17 | Posted by: Melanie Merrell Harkey - NC
“To the family of Jack Drum: The trustees of the Drum-Wilkinson Clan and the Drum-Wilkinson Educational Foundation extend sincere condolances to all...Read More »
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10 of 17 | Posted by: Blair W. Drum - Charlotte, NC
“Dearest Ann, Danna & Emily, I was so sorry to see Jackie's death in this morning's paper. Although we haven't seen you all in sometime, our fond...Read More »
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11 of 17 | Posted by: Carolyn Bass - Cornelius, NC
“Hello Drum Family- My mom just called me at work to tell me the news. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at...Read More »
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12 of 17 | Posted by: Leigh (Bass) Easter - Smyrna, GA
“I was so sad to hear about Jack. We had been more than friends for a very long time and he will be missed. My prayers go out to Ann, her children...Read More »
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13 of 17 | Posted by: Susan Stapleton McLaurin - NC
“Jack was a wonderful person and an excellent attorney. I shall miss him and his quick laughter
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14 of 17 | Posted by: Leslie J Dale - Gastonia, NC
“Dear Ann and family, Our hearts are heavy and Gastonia mourns the loss of Jack. He was so dedicted to serving our community is his quiet, yet...Read More »
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15 of 17 | Posted by: Jennie Stultz - Gastonia, NC
“Words can not say the pain I felt when I heard of Mr Drum's passing. He was a second father to me, and I always wanted to be like him. He was always...Read More »
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16 of 17 | Posted by: J Wesley Yoshino, Esq - Jefferson, WI
“May your sadness be replaced by all of those sweet memories of the many years you had with Jackie. I pray that you will find strength from God and...Read More »
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17 of 17 | Posted by: Patricia Carson McClain - FL
Mr. Jackie Don Drum, 61, of Gastonia, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born June 25, 1948 in Gaston County, a son of the late Floyd Klutz and Margaret Jolly Drum. Jack was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School, and received his business and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following law school he was a clerk for Justice Frank Huskins of the NC Supreme Court. Jack began his practice of law with Berry, Bledsoe and Hogewood in Charlotte before joining NCNB (later NationsBank.) In 1993 he moved to Gastonia to form Garland and Drum with Jick Garland. In 2004, he joined Stott, Hollowell, Palmer and Windham, as a partner. Throughout his career, Jack was active with the NC Bar Association, Mecklenburg County Bar Association and the Gaston County Bar Association. Although by nature a private man, Jack was active in the community, serving on the boards of directors of the Off The Streets Program, the Hall Foundation, and Caroline Calouche & Co, of which he was the current president. He was active in the formation of and a volunteer for the Gastonia Downtown Development Corporation. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Gastonia. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved to cook and spend time with his best friend and wife, Ann. Survivors of Mr. Drum include his loving wife of more than 39 years, Ann Woody Drum of Gastonia; daughters, Danna Drum Hastings of Portland, OR; Emily Ann Drum of Brooklyn, NY; granddaughters, Ellie and Katie Hastings of Portland, OR; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Ann Drum of Gastonia; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Drum, and by his sister, Montie Drum Queen. A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held 2pm, Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at First United Methodist Church of Gastonia with Dr. James Westmoreland officiating. A reception will be held immediately after the service in the Family Life Center until 4:30pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Off The Streets Program, c/o William L. Woody, Jr., CPA, PO Box 550351, Gastonia, NC 28055, Crisis Assistance Ministry, 805 W. Airline Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolence messages may be sent online to www.McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family of Mr. Drum.
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