Kenneth McCoy Drummond, 78, of Plant City, died June 27, 2014.
He was born in Alma, Ga., and attended Edison High School, in Miami. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy and a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
He went to work for the railroad and raised his family in Roanoke, Va. He retired after 33 years and moved to Plant City, where he was active in the community. Mr. Drummond was a member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists. He was a woodworker, a scientist and a life long learner who shared his passion for regional history, culture and music. His granddaughter was the shining star in his eye. He took great pride in the bridges built by his son-in-law to whom he has entrusted the care of his family.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Libby; daughters, Shelly Drummond and Beth Bush (Sean); granddaughter, Sara Demolli; sisters, Kathey Durham, Beverly Kelly and Janet Petersen; and many family and friends who have loved him, laughed with him and suffered the receiving end of his practical jokes.
Graveside services were held July 2, at Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org or Plant City Entertainment, P.O. Box 2473, Plant City, 33563.
Online condolences may be made to the family at WeCare.io.