David Charles Drum
June 18, 1951 ~ November 22, 2013
David Charles Drum, age 62, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. Born in Gastonia, NC on June 18, 1951, he was the son of the late David Alexander Drum and Pauline Price Drum. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lanny D. Drum.
Charlie was the owner and pharmacist of Drum's Pharmacy in Enfield since 1982.
He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Frankie Rowe Drum; daughters, Anna Hilliard Drum of Cedar Park, TX and Georgia Drum Bell and husband Ryan of Greenville, NC; and sisters, Marie Drum Abernathy and husband Benjamin, and Cathy Drum Bradshaw, both of Dallas, NC.
No visitation is scheduled but friends and family are welcome at the home. A graveside service to remember Charlie will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Kerry Peeler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UNC Dept. of Neurosciences, 170 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill NC 27599.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 11/27, 12:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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What an honorable and well liked gentleman. He was the epitome of the Business man with EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, He greeted with a smile and had extraordinary business sense. He will be remembered as a man who loved God (as shown in his dedication compassion and caring nature to ALL people. He loved family and He loved Enfield. The customers of Drum’s have lost a listening ear. May God bring comfort to the family by knowing that people did not fail to tell him while he was alive that he was a special person, an angel to many here on earth and now an angel in Heaven. RIP Mr. David. Barbara Caudle-. Whitaker
My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Charlie Drum he will be so greatly missed in the Town Of Enfield by all.
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MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO MARIE, CATHY AND CHARLE’S IMMEDIATE FAMILY. CHARLES WAS MY COUSIN THAT I LOOKED FOR SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST HALF CENTURY WITH NO LUCK. HE WAS OUT OF SIGHT BUT REGULAR IN MY THOUGHTS. REST IN PEACE CHARLES YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. TOM GRAY
Frankie, We are saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. I have many great memories of Charlie and I growing up together in the same neighborhood and attending high school together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Butch & Rhonda Robinson, Dallas, NC
Mr. Charlie Drum brought so many happy moments in the lives of the citizens of Enfield and left us with a treasure of memories. We will never be able to forget him. We are praying for you in this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace. Mr. Drum was such a caring individual, whenever I saw him he always had a smile on his face. We gonna miss u Mr. Drum, gone, but never ever forgotten!!!
My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Charlie Drum. He will be missed greatly. I just had conversed with him that night before (1121) and to hear of his passing the day after (1122) was a total shock. If we had any questions or concerns about any medical issues, we would call and ask for his advice . He was a nice and honorable man. May he rest in peace and his memory will forever live on. Thanks for sharing him with so many people in the Enfield community and we grieve along with you!
I am so sorry for the loss of Charlie. Everyone in my family thought the world of him. He will be greatly missed. My heart and prayers are with you. Susan W. Hasty
Dear Frankie, Georgia Parris and Anna, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of such a fine man, husband, father and friend. May the love of family and friends sustain you all through these difficult days. With love and fond memories of Charlie and of you all…. . Danielle Banks
My heart is broken for Frankie, Anna, Georgia Parrish and the rest of his family. Charlie was such a good man. I will always have fond memories of him! He will be missed by many! Much love to you, Frankie!
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Frankie, Booty and I just heard of Charlie’s passing. What a shock. We now live in Florida but if we were still in NC we would come by to express our sympathy & do whatever we could to help you through this difficult time.. We thought so much of Charlie and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of antiques. He was such a witty person and had a great sense of humor.I know the town of Enfield will miss him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Connie & Booty May
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I knew Charlie as a neighbor and a friend. He loved the beach and found peace and comfort in the sounds and sights of the sea, the sky, and sand. We were neighbors there, and I spent many a sunny Saturday afternoon on the deck with him and his other friends, sharing jokes, trading good natured barbs, and enjoying his charm and wit. He would stand in the hot sun on the stairs leading to the beach, beer in hand, bare chested, bathing suited, doing what he called the rotisserie, and greet us as we passed with his sly, mischievous look and funny comment or story. We discussed his work and life and I came to understand him to be a man who loved his family, his country, and community. He deeply cared about his work as a Pharmacist, something he did with genuine compassion for the people there. He was generous, charming, witty, and for me charismatic. We have lost a good man and friend whom my wife and I will miss, as will, I am sure, all who knew him. Wes and Andrea McDonald, Southport NC.
We Teresia Wright Shuler and family sends our deepest condolences to the Drum family. My late father Haywood Wright was always taken care of by him. No matter what the circumstances were, he made sure he had his meds. He was just a well rounded and community person. He will truly be missed. I pray that God continues to bless his family.
I will miss Charlie, because he was more than the neighborhood pharmacist, he was a real friend. The Enfield community will never be the same! Louise V. Hendricks
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Charlie was a special friend from back in elementary and high school years. We have a lot of fond memories . We will miss Charlie at our 1969 class reunion. God bless your family . You will be missed. Sharon Stowe Davis and Carol Hoyle Anthony
I remember Charlie from our college days through our working days as a man who stood up for what he believed, kind, considerate of others and especially a loving husband to Frankie and a loving father to Anna and Georgia.I remember when Charlie and Frankie lived on Hammond St. in Rocky Mount and I would go over to their house after work and we would sit and try to solve the problems with pharmacy or the world, etc Charlie’s famous saying was Well let’s think about this for a minute then he’d make some funny remark with laughter and proceed into dissecting his answer to the problem at hand. I will always remember Charlie as a good friend and colleague. My prayers and thoughts go out to Frankie,Anna,Georgia and their family. Brink Roberson
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My sincere condolence to the Drum family for your loss. Truly he will be missed! During this time of sorrow, comfort can be found in God`s word the Bible. Jehovah promises that death will be done away with-Isa 258. Can we see our dead loved ones again Jesus assures us that there will be a resurrection of our dead loved ones-John 528, 29! May your family be comforted!
Charlie was a long time friend of Myself and Ann. He will be truly missed
My deepest and sincere condolences to Charlie’s family. I am very saddened to learn of his passing. I have many fond memories of him from high school that I will always cherish. It was such a pleasure to see him at our reunions over the years, and he will be truly missed. We are all fortunate to have known him…..I know he made the world a better place. Prayers to his family. Teresa Withers Porter
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Sweet Butch and Rhonda, I think of you very often since Charlie is gone. He would talk about his friends in Dallas with such compassion. Butch, you would be one.Then the four of us made memories together. Take care of each other. fd
A proud wife and mother. May 18,2013 Charlie dances with the bride, Georgia Parrish Drum Bell. A Magical Night