It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Lee Drummond, 82, of Eutaw on March 19, 2025, at VA Hospice. Jerry, the sixth of seven children, was born on July 27, 1942, in Eutaw. He went to basic training for National Guard right after high school in 1960. Soon after that he went to Shelton State to pursue his degree to become a barber in 1962. Jerry had a passion for his family and many memories of fishing, being a barber and boy was he strong willed with the video recording. Anyone that knew Jerry knew he always had a story for everything.
Jerry is survived by: his sons Lee Drummond (Kim) of Gordo, Dennis Drummond (Leslie) of Eutaw, Cody Drummond (Kelley) of Niceville, Fla., Michael Drummond (Cristy) of Moundville; sister, Violet Clayton of Tuscaloosa; grandchildren Jessica Drummond, Jacob Drummond, Josh Drummond, Brittney Drummond, Colton Drummond and River Drummond, Joseph and Aaron Wilson, Jameson and Jackson Light; greatgrandchildren Audrina and Jaxon Ryan; and a host of nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by: his parents J. C. and Ida Drummond; brothers Tommy Drummond, Bobby Drummond, Jesse “Duck” Drummond; sisters Voncile Drummond, Jeanette Drummond Phillips; grandsons Timothy “Timmy” Drummond, David Northam, Lawson Drummond. Pastor Phillip Blackwell officiated, and graveside services were held at Mesopotamia Cemetery, Eutaw, March 29, 2025, at 11 a.m. Tuscaloosa Memorial Park and Chapel directing. Serving as honorary pallbearers: Mr. Ronnie Britton of Eutaw, John Clark of Eutaw, and staff at VA Hospice.
