Cleveland “Sonny” Drummond
08/30/1933 – 11/25/2021
Obituary for Cleveland “Sonny” Drummond
Cleveland “Sonny” Drummond
Married over 62 years to loving wife, Norma Louise Tate Drummond.
Their loving union produced, children, Tami Joy Pankey, Cleveland “Lee” Drummond, Eric Dupree Drummond Sr., and Nekita Yvonne Davis; grandchildren, LeeAnn Ewah (Eskor), Eric Dupree Drummond Jr., Maya Symone Davis, McKenzie Alexandria Davis, and Jeffrey Dallas Drummond; great grandchildren, Alexis Ewah, Mavie Ewah, Disciple Ewah and Zoe’ Parker Leigh Sims.
Preceded in death by parents, Calvin and Allie Drummond; son, Cleveland “Lee” Drummond; brother, Webster Drummond; sisters, Sarah Wesson and Alberta Sealie; son-in-law, Bishop William Pankey.
He leaves to mourn, sister, Jannie Marshbanks; a host of family, including Jonald and Alberta Jones and Family, Kelly Drummond, Teagan Hiscock; Praise Temple Holiness Church Family, George and Angela Askew and Family and special friend, Lloyd Walls and a host of friends.
Special thanks to, Bishop Kevin A. Perry, Natalia Perry and Deacon George Askew.
Viewing: Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Praise Temple Holiness Church, 510 Douglas St 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Family will receive friends, 3:30 p.m- 4:30 p.m., Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Jarnigan & Son Mortuary; funeral service, 4:30 p.m., Bishop Kevin A. Perry, Eulogist, Deacon George Askew, Presiding.
Interment, 10:00 a.m., Monday December 6, 2021, with Full Military Honors, Veterans Cemetery, Gov. John Sevier Hwy.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
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Receiving of Friends
Sunday, December 5, 2021
3:30 p.m- 4:30 p.m
Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
Funeral Service
Sunday, December 5, 2021
4:30 p.m
Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
Graveside
Monday December 6, 2021
10:00 a.m
Veterans Cemetery
Gov. John Sevier Hwy
FUNERAL SERVICE LOCATION
GRAVESIDE LOCATION
To Sister Tami the Drummond Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Drummond passing. I remember Mr. and Mrs. Drummond from when the family lived in the Mechanicsville community. He would always greet with a smile. My prayers and condolences are with the family. May God continue to keep his loving arms around the family during and beyond this difficult time.
Norma and Tami,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
We are just a phone call away if you need anything.
You ALL have our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
God bless.
The Robinson and Hercules Families
Much love to the family of Cleveland (Sonny) Drummond. Your family have been so important in my life. Sonny was a pillar in the community and a tribute to his parents.
Blessings and Peace,
Lucie Carlson Polk
May God continue to keep his arms around your family. Sonny was always warm and a pleasant force in our neighborhood. His farther and my grandfather were good friends when I was small. He will be missed
Mr Drummond was a Mighty good man always positive and cheerful. his favorite saying was ;;;;;;;[Everthing is going to be Alright]