Dwight Drum, 69, of Wesley Chapel, FL, and formerly of Warren, PA, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2016 following a brief illness. Born on August 22, 1946 he was the son of the late Kenneth T. and Arbutus M. Johnson Drum. Dwight is the loving brother of Debra Speicher (Greg) of Buffalo, and Craig (Rosemary) of Florida. He is survived by close nephew Gary Larsen that stayed by his side to the end. Dwight is also survived by many other nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, Dwight was preceded in death by two sisters Norma Larsen, Dolores Minford, a brother Gordon and niece Christy Elardo and 2 nephews Duane Drum and Mark Larsen. Dwight was an alumnus of the University of Buffalo and University of South Florida. He served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Federal Postal worker. His degree in writing and love for it opened up his credentials to be a writer, interviewer, photographer and editor of Motorsports, boosting the racing experience with NASCAR, NHRA, and Manufacturers Cup. His writings also put him in Chicken Soup for the Soul and two books, Money Eye, and Fast Talk.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial and celebration of Dwight’s life to be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Pleasant Community Church, 673 Pleasant Drive, Warren, PA, with Rev. Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of Warren General Hospital, officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by the John Gertsch Vietnam Memorial Post and members of the U.S. Army. Those wishing to place a memorial may do so through the American Heart Association or to a local hospice unit of choice. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Just learning of Dwight’s passing. He was a good man with a good heart and will be deeply missed by his fellow writers and the many others his life touched.
To all of Dwight’s family and friends from his WAHS classmates of 1964. Rest in peace, my friend.
Dwight was a classmate of mine (1964-Warren Area High School). Was able to reconnect with Dwight a few years ago via Facebook. Enjoyed all his photography of nature close to his home. Also chatted with him about NASCAR and my driver, Jeff Gordon. Was finally able to meet Dwight again at the Homestead Race in November, 2015. Am so glad that we were able to meet one last time.
He is finally at peace from his brief illness. My thoughts are with all of the family.
Debbie, Greg, Jaime, and all of Dwight’s family…
Bud and I want to give our condolences to all of you at this time of sorrow….We remember fondly meeting with Dwight with all of you and the lively conversations that we shared.
We hope that all of your wonderful memories will help to ease your sorrow and keep Dwight forever in your hearts…
Our love to all of you…
Georgia & Bud
Miss you a lot.
The memories keep flooding in each day.
You had fun and did the racing industry with your own special flair. Never to be duplicated.
Gary