William E. Drum
Hornell
William E. Drum, 70, of County Route 70-A, passed away Monday (June 13, 2016) in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in North Hornell, May 9, 1946, the son of Stanley and Charlotte Miller Drum, he had resided in the Fremont area all his life. He was a graduate of Hornell High School, and for much of his life, was a self- employed farmer in the Town of Fremont. Bill, affectionately known as the "Potato Man", loved farming, especially growing potatoes, and was known for his beautiful gladiolus. He also enjoyed "John Deere" tractors.
He was predeceased by his parents, two sons, Edward D. Drum and David A. Drum, and his grandson, Christopher Drum.
He is survived by three daughters, Deborah S. Fleischmann (Jami) of Almond, Wendy M.(Roger) Teasley of North Carolina, and Nicole M. Drum of Hornell, two sons, William M.Drum of Florida and Wayne A.(Eva) Drum of Tennessee, two sisters, Nancy (Robert ) Smith of Hornell and Sharon (Edward) Tobin of Hornell, two brothers, Thomas (Terry) Drum of Hornell and Paul (Linda) Drum Sr. of Almond, his former wife, Christine Drum of Hornell, as well as 12 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews,
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. Funeral services will follow calling hours at 8 PM. Burial will be in Hornell Rural Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Fremont Ambulance Corp, PO Box 462, Arkport, NY 14807.