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John E. Drummond Sr. 1948-2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. John E. Drummond Sr., 73, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Oasis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Youngstown, surrounded by loved ones.

Mr. Drummond, who was affectionately known as “Papa,” was born Nov. 1, 1948, to J. B. Drummond Sr. and Ola Mae Mallory-Drummond. He was a 1968 graduate of South High School and a graduate of NCST. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Prior to retiring in 2002, John was employed with BJ Alan Fireworks as a maintenance technician for over 20 years. John was a self-taught electrician, and a mechanic as well. He was a member of the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, where he acted as usher, audio tech, maintenance and Sunday service van driver, before falling ill.

John will be remembered as a devoted Dallas Cowboys and L.A. Lakers fan, who had a love for working on cars, gardening and utilizing his skills to build / fix things. Most importantly, John loved spending quality time with his children, grandchildren and good friends. He had a bright smile, cool personality and caring nature that will be truly be missed.

He leaves to cherish his beloved memory, his children, Nicole Drummond of Spartanburg, S.C., Michael Brooks of Columbus, Jamillah (Aric) Drummond-Franklin of Campbell, John Drummond Jr. and Marlon Drummond of Youngstown, and Jennifer Drummond of Girard; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two “bonus daughters,” Wilasia and Surender Sanders, whom he loved dearly. He also leaves behind his siblings, LC (Marguerite) Drummond Sr., Howard Mitchell Jr., Stanley Croom and Janice (Eddie) Walton, all of Youngstown, JB (Jeanne) Drummond of Aubrey, Texas, Bobby Croom of West Palm Beach, Fla. and Jerry (Jenaire) Croom of Austintown; sisters-in-law, Norma Jean Drummond of Youngstown and Shawn Drummond of Elyria; his nephew, Chief Master Sgt. Fred H. Drummond Jr., with whom he was close; and his good friends, Willie Oliver Sr. and the Rev. Gary Rozier. Last, he leaves behind his special friend, Cynthia Drummond; his granddog / companion, Leo; and a host of family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred H. Drummond Sr. and Leon Drummond Sr.; and nephew, Marcus Drummond.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the L E Black, Phillips, & Holden Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Due to the pandemic, all guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.

The family would like to thank the amazing teams at Oasis, Transitions Health Hospice and Mercy Health for their hard work and dedication in caring for John.

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