Thomas Drawdy

Thomas (Tom) Talmadge Drawdy, 84 of Kingston, New Hampshire and Andrews, South Carolina passed away at Veteran's Victory House in Walterboro, South Carolina on December 24, 2024. Born in Eastover South Carolina in 1940, Tom was a veteran of the United States Navy and served as a signalman aboard the USS John Paul Jones and the USS Pocono. Tom’s service also occurred during the time of The Cuban Missile Crisis. He spoke often of the commitment and honor he felt to serve as a member of The United States Military. He was awarded the Green C for his mastery as a signalman aboard both vessels.

Tom met his wife Frances Pollard in 1958 at the age of 17 and was married in 1959. Their marriage continued for 52 years until her untimely passing in 2011. Tom remarried in 2015. He and his wife Linda Drawdy resided in Andrews, South Carolina until the time of his passing. Tom’s numerous accomplishments included his vocation in skilled carpentry, a degree in electronics, a management career that included management roles at Shawmut Bank, Hermstorf Fixtures, Data Terminal Systems and Granite State Packing. In addition, his vocational skills included production management at Excalibur Shelving Systems. He additionally worked for Lewis Builders and at the Newton New Hampshire Transfer Station. Tom enjoyed many past times including wood crafting, boxing, (he himself holding a former designation as a golden glove boxer) cowboy movies, and family gatherings, most recently at White Lake State Park, Tamworth, New Hampshire. His strengths and other contributions included his love for children, as well as his commitment to his Christian faith. Tom was baptized in 1981 at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Sandown NH and later became an active member at The Christian Fortress Church, Andrews, South Carolina where, in addition to Christian fellowship, he offered service work. Tom enjoyed teaching and sharing personal and military history and vocational skill sets with others whenever possible, frequently accompanied by his offering of delicious homemade french fries. Tom leaves behind a legacy of profound resilience, hard work, tenacity and love of others that will forever be cherished by all those who knew him.

Thomas Talmadge Drawdy is predeceased by his father Thomas Roland Drawdy and mother Eva Goff, his brother Robert and his sister Charlene, his wife Frances Drawdy, his sister-in-law, Margaret Montgomery and brother-in-law Christopher Montgomery, his brother-in-law, Ervin Boyd “EB” Ackerman and his son Donald David Drawdy.

Thomas Talmadge Drawdy leaves behind his beloved sister Gloria Ackerman, his wife Linda Drawdy, his brother-in-law Randy Pollard and his wife Nancy Pollard. Thomas leaves behind his sons Thomas Randolph Drawdy, Richard Wayne Drawdy, Ronald Jay Drawdy and his wife Julia Reilly Drawdy and Joshua Clayton Drawdy and his wife Amanda Drawdy, as well as Marie Quigley Ewen. He leaves behind his grandchildren, David Anthony Drawdy and wife Leslie Drawdy, Janet Drawdy and Leo Leicester, Rebecca Elizabeth Depuy and her husband Parker Depuy, Thomas Walter Drawdy and his wife Amanda Drawdy, Rebecca and Thomas’ mother Anne Bradstreet, Dylan Drawdy, Tatiana Marie Terry, Chelsea Shepardson and her husband Paul Shepardson, Taylor Patrick Ewen and his wife Courtney Ewen as well as Morgan Bailey Souther. In addition, Tom leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, great grandchildren and friends.

A funeral service will be held at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. Further details concerning the date and time of the funeral followed by the interment will be provided directly by immediate family members.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in memory of Thomas Talmadge Drawdy to The Christian Fortress Church, 536 US-521, Andrews, SC 29510, the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate, Disabled American Veterans ((DAV), at www.dav.org or in his memory to Save The Children at savethechildren.org

Psalm 91

Whomever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty

He is my refuge and my fortress

My God in whom I trust

He will cover you with His feathers

And under His wings you will find refuge;

His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart

No harm will overtake you; no disaster will come near your tent

For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.

Arrangements by: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408.  Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.