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Earl V. Drew, Jr.


Sunrise: October 28, 1957

Sunset: November 1, 2024

On the evening of November 1, 2024, an angel was dispatched from heaven to bring into eternal rest our father, brother, uncle, and friend Earl V Drew Jr. He was born on October 28th, 1957, to the late Earl V Drew Sr and Annie Drew. He was a native of Norfolk, Virginia, where he attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Earl retired as a master carpenter, where he worked faithfully for over 25 years. He had a beautiful family who he loved dearly. His legacy of love is two sisters, Earlene Winder and Yvonne Drew of Norfolk, Virginia, and one brother, Tony C Drew (Naomi Drew) of New York City. He had a total of four children from oldest to youngest: a daughter, Towanna Drew of Norfolk, Virginia, and three sons, Earl V Drew III, Joshua T Bowser, and Tavenon Drew of Norfolk, Virginia. He had eight grandchildren, a niece, and a host of nephews, cousins, and friends. He has a deceased lifetime partner (Mary Foreman) and a Living lifetime partner (Michelle-Parker Dunn), Both of Norfolk, Virginia.

Viewing Thursday, November 14, 2024 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia Celebration of Life Friday, November 15, 2024 10:00 AM Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia Laid to Rest Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, Virginia

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    Melvina Y Wilkins says

    Earlene ,Yvonne and Tony
    And to the rest of the family. We send our condolences from the Burden family your Calvert Park family. Boss man, Melvina, moochie and buddy and Ricky. We’re keeping you guys in prayer with along with you and everyone else I’m going to miss bro from seeing him at the grocery store oh my goodness and send earlene also at Walmart we love you and we’re praying for you in the loss of Bro bro. No one can take his place he was so special we love you all. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😘😘

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    BRENDA MERRITT(Holloway} says

    November 09, 2024, 8:11am
    Sending my condolences to the Drew family and praying for comfort and peace for all of you. It is so sad that we have to reunite in this way but hope to see you again. Earlene, Tony and Yvonne stand strong and remember to keep God first.

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    Greg Lowe says

    Sending my condolences to the Drew family and praying for comfort and peace for all of you.

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    Stephanie Bradley says

    Sending my condolences to the family. Sending my love and prayers

    Family in South Carolina

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    Billie Bradley says

    Will miss my little brother, BroBro. He was always the little brother who would never leave as kids growing up.
    I will ‘ miss our phone conversations about his travels and his children.
    Sleep on my little brother,
    Take your rest.
    We all love you!
    But God knows Best.

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    Gloria Privott says

    Sending prayers and condolences to the Drew family. May God continue to give you strength and comfort. Rest in heaven BroBro

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    Koriyanda Perkins says

    My condolences to The family. Rip Mr Drew Love you always KoKo. My prayers to everyone. Get your rest now. You was a Great man. Wish a good ❤️. Gone but never ever forgotten 😢

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