Andrew Martin "Drew" Hartwell, age 25 of Burgaw, passed from this earthly life Tuesday October 30, 2018 in New Hanover County. He was born June 14, 1993 in Wake County.

Drew is survived by his mother, Susan Herring and husband Dean of Burgaw; father Martin Hartwell II and wife Kelly of Cary; brothers and sisters, Tyler Comar and wife Marissa of Hampstead, Christopher Hartwell and fiancée Brooke of Carolina Beach, Elizabeth Hartwell, Jason Hartwell, Corey Herring and wife Chelley all of Burgaw, Sydney Holland and husband Jeff of Rocky Point and Kayla Fimple of Charlotte; grandparents, Eugene and Peggy Roberts, Larry and Janet Hartwell, Morris and Shelia Herring and Bradley and Martha Hubinek; great grandmother Margaret "Mimi" Vanderhagen; uncles and aunts, Barry Roberts and Robin Tilley, Larry and Eydie Hartwell, Michael and Julia Ducatte, Tammy Upchurch and Bradley and Carrie Hubinek; great uncle and aunt, Jim and Marianne Hartwell; cousins, Sara Ducatte, Renee Ducatte, Thomas Upchurch, McKenzie Roberts, Lonnie Roberts, Hollis and Brooks Hubinek, Davis, Mason, Marion and Dorothy Hartwell. He was predeceased by his uncle, Tommy Roberts and great grandparents, Martin and Elizabeth Hartwell.

Drew was a student at Cape Fear Community College studying nuclear technology. He loved his family, loved life, and was a free sprit that was laid back. Drew really loved surfing and enjoyed the outdoors and camping.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday November 3, 2018 at Westview United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to the Pender County Humane Society and animal shelter PO box 626 Burgaw, NC 28425

You are invited to sign the guest book and write a tribute to the family.