Dayton Dennis Drew Jr., age 90 of Burgaw passed peacefully Friday June 9, 2023 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center.

He was born March 20, 1933 in Mullins, SC son of the late Beulah and Dayton Drew Sr. He was also predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Betty Drew.

He is survived by his daughter, Denise Drew of Winnabow; three sons, Harley Drew and wife Michelle of Benson, Steven Drew and wife Diana of Eastover, and Dayton Drew III and wife Melody of Burgaw; seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren; sister, Gracie Cobb and husband Bob of Seattle WA; and many nieces and nephews.

Dayton served honorably in the US Marine Corps and the US Army. He was a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War and retired from the US Army. Dayton liked to fish and flounder gig. He also enjoyed hunting and doing carpentry. He was a farmer and also in the logging business. Dayton was a member of the King Solomon Masonic Lodge and a Shriner.

The family will receive friends Friday June 16, 5-6:00 PM at Harrell's Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday June 17, 2023 at Riverview Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the United States Marine Corps.