We Live in Hearts We Leave Behind~Thomas Campbell

A funeral will be held Wednesday, October 20th, 2004 for 79-year-old Paul E. Drury of Bloomsdale, who died today, October 18th, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 8th, 1924 in St. Louis, the son of David and Josephine (Mehlar) Drury, who both preceded him in death.

He married Mary L. Martin on August 21st, 1948. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include: two sons and one daughter in law, Paul Edward and Alana Drury of Dallas, Texas and J. Douglas Drury of Imperial; a daughter, Betty Litterest of Poplar Bluff; a brother, Douglas Drury of Festus; 12 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

A sister, Virginia LeClere, also preceded him in death.

He was a member of VFW Post No. 2210 and the Carpenters Local 2214.

Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 19th at the Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve.

A funeral for 79-year-old Paul E. Drury of Bloomsdale will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 20th at the Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to charity of choice.