Clarence Lee Drummond

Title

Clarence Lee Drummond

Description

Mr. Clarence Lee Drummond, known by family and friends as "Lee," was born in Spartanburg County to Mr. Felton and Mrs. Bessie Arnold Drummond. To this union were two other children, sons, Dever and Nathaniel Drummond. Lee was a loyal, faithful, and respectful man to all who knew him.
Clarence was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. He was employed by JP Stevens (Victor Plant) for over 50 years. He attended Maple Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee for over 30 years. He was a member of the Eureka Masonic Lodge #59 and a veteran of WWII.
Clarence was married to Mrs. Eva Mary Drummond, better known as "Mae." To this union, 6 children were born, Bobby, T. Walter, Eddie, Shirley Ann, Marvin, and Loretta.
After Clarence retired from the JP Steven industry, he became a taxi driver for the family; he enjoyed taking his grandchildren to school and children to work. He was also available to the community if needed for transportation. He had a giving and caring heart for mankind. Every New Year's morning, he would get up early to make his visits to the houses of his children; this was a family tradition passed down for over 50 years. The family believed that a man should be the first person to enter the house on New Year's morning. Clarence loved all kinds of sports. All of his children participated in some type of sport. He had 2 sons, Eddie and Marvin, to be induced in the Hall of Fame in Greenville County.
Clarence Lee and Eva Mary Dean Drummond had 24 grandchildren. Because of the love Mae had for her family, she remained a housewife and a caregiver for her children and grandchildren. The grandchildren enjoyed having Grandma at home when they got out of school; she was well known for having fried fish on Fridays and hot dogs on Saturdays. Everyone in the neighborhood knew Mae's menu and looked forward to visiting her on those days. Clarence and Mae loved the Lord, their family, and friends. Both Clarence and Mae were blessed in many ways because of their love and sacrifice to others. Clarence believed that if God says "no" to a specific request, He knew what was best for them. His favored motto: "No matter what battles we face in life, God will bring us safely through."

Birthplace

Spartanburg, SC

Occupation

JP Stevens (Victor Plant)