Ross “Junior” Drew

Ross "Junior" Drew, 91, passed away August 15, 2020 at Bridgewood Health Care Center in Kansas City, MO.

Junior was born September 6, 1928, in Newburg, MO, the ninth of ten children of Roswell and Rosa (Wilson) Drew. Along with his parents, Junior was preceded in death by nine siblings, two sons, Robert "Bob" and Stephen Ross Drew, and grandson, Robert Paul Drew.

Junior grew up in Rolla, MO before moving to Kansas City and being drafted into the military. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 until receiving honorable discharge as a Corporal on November 19, 1953. At the end of his military service, Junior met his future bride, Mary Kate Hicks, in Louisiana. They were united in marriage on January 24, 1954. Junior was a Carpenter all his working life.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mary; children, Mark Leo Drew and Linda Kay Drew; granddaughters, Lori Hohimer, Emily Seifers (David), Alyssa Laber (Daniel) and Misty Moore (Alex Mondragon); great grandchildren, Aubrey, Brennan, Wayne and Drew; and many nieces and nephews.

Due to current restrictions, Junior's memorial celebration will be announced at a later date. Private interment will be at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO.

Due to current restrictions, Junior’s memorial celebration will be announced at a later date. Private interment will be at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO.