Drummond, John F.
John (Jack) Francis Drummond, of Christiansburg, Va., and formerly of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jack graduated from North Carolina State as a Chemical Engineer and was employed by Hercules – Alliant Tech systems for forty five years. An avid gardener, Jack was widely known for his variety of tomato types. He was born in Ontario, Canada, on February 16, 1920, the son of the late Flora Lowe and William J. Drummond. He was also preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Drummond and spouse, Jean; and sisters, Mona Thompson and spouse, Robert, Gladys Drummond.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maxine Stone Drummond; his son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Drummond, of Christiansburg, Va.; his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Robert Gressman, of Heber, Utah; grandchildren, Ross and Elsha Drummond, of Salt Lake City, Utah, William T. Drummond, of Christiansburg, Stacey and Israel O’Quinn, of Glade Spring, Va., Derek and Jennifer Gressman, and Tyrel Gressman, all of Heber, Utah; two great-grandchildren, William James Drummond, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Baylee Jean Greesman, of Heber, Utah; nephew and spouse, Robert and Fran Thompson, of Tennessee; nieces, Marsha Drummond and Melissa Neeves and spouse, Allen, all of Pennsylvania.
In Jack’s last days, Joe and Kimberly Cappicco, of Blacksburg, and Reese Hurley, of Cambridge, Md., became very special to Jack. We thank them for their friendship and prayers. The family wishes to thank Dr. Goldschmidt, Dr. McCoy, Dr. Ojomo and Dr. Chun. His wonderful loving caregivers, Pat Lovern, Ruth Moore, Tonya Dawson and Joy Wimmer, Mary Vaughn and Renee Anders. We are very thankful to Carilion New River Valley Hospice for their love, support and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Carilion NRV Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Radford, Va. 24141. Per Jack’s request there will be no visitation or services. The Drummond family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.