Paul Herman Drum's Obituary
Paul Herman Drum was born March 15, 1926 to Frank and Emma (née Chiesa) Drum in Garland Texas. Paul Drum attended Garland High School and graduated with the class of 1942. He met Ruth Powell in 1946 and they were married August 10, 1946. In 1948 he started Garland Insulating Company and retired from Garland Insulating Company in 1972. After retiring he worked for the City of Rowlett as a building inspector for five years. Paul was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Garland. He helped to start the Rowlett Church of Christ and serve as an elder for many years. In his later years he enjoyed spending time at their farm in Avery Texas. Paul is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lela Ruth Drum, two sons Deryl Wayne Drum (wife Ann Drum) and Ferrell DeLane Drum; two faithful daughters-in-law Sherilyn Drum (née Maxwell) Lyndah Drum (née Callens); one sister Mary Evelyn Kitchens; one brother-in-law Dr. Jimmy Atteberry; one sister-in-law Alice Drum; seven grandchildren Billy Drum (Laurie), Debra Smith (André), Tosha Matila (Tui), John Drum (Chelsey), Rebekah Drum, Ahndrea Gamboa (Christian), and Hayden (Laura); thirteen great grandchildren; Ryan Drum, Miles Drum, Sarah Drum, Blaine Smith (Jennifer), Chandler Smith, Alden Smith, Devon Matila, Ashton Matila, Zane Matila, Ashley Drum, and Ava Drum; one great great grandson Jaxson Smith. He was preceded in death by one son, Lynn Dexter Drum, four brothers Walter, Marvin, George, & Carl; and one sister Ruth Atteberry. The visitation for Paul will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Restland Funeral Home. The funeral service for Paul will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Rowlett Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Tipton’s Children’s Home, P.O. Box 370, Tipton, OK 73570. TiptonChildrensHome@yahoo.com
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