Ronnie "Snake" Drew

Ronnie "Snake" Burdette Drew, 72, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2015 at his residence. Ronnie was born on August 16, 1942 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Ralph and Jean (Williams) Drew.

Ronnie was a big fan of John Force racing, going to drag races and collected all things die cast from his racing. He loved playing cards, going to flea markets, and most of all spending time with family. He was a 1961 graduate of New Madison High School. Ronnie worked as a foreman at Wayne Corporarion for 29 years, and FRAM for 10 years.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie is preceded in death by a brother, Steve Drew and a sister, Sherri McClellan.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Joy (Eyer) Drew; sons, John (Renee) Drew and Jason (Bonnie) Drew; four grandchildren, Decia (Josh) Mertz, Desiree Wenrick, Destiny Drew and Michael Flatter; two sisters, Marsha Spurrier and Shirley (Ernst) Spurrier; four great grandchildren, Logan, Lexie and Connor Mertz and Angel Flatter, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit from on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 5-7 PM at Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Family request memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice Care. Contributions accepted at the funeral home.

Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.