Edwin Drinkard

Mr. Drinkard, son of the late John P. and Blanche Burton Drinkard. He was a retired farmer and printer. Mr. Drinkard served in the U. S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Tulagi. Upon returning home from WWII, he joined his father at THE LINCOLN JOURNAL, serving as assistant editor. He was a longtime farmer, and was the true definition of a Red Devil Fan. He was a member of the Lincolnton Baptist Church and the Sit-a- Spell. Mr. Drinkard was preceded in death by his brothers, and sisters, Homer Drinkard, John P. Drinkard, Jr., Helen D. Turner, and LeVerte D. Moss Survivors: Wife: Evelyn Cartledge Drinkard Sons: Edwin R. "Eddie" Drinkard, Jr. and wife, Susan, Athens Thomas Roy Drinkard, and wife, Asha, Athens James F. Drinkard, and wife, Lynnly, Commerce Grandchildren: Chris Drinkard, Chad Drinkard, Casey Drinkard, Ann Drinkard, and Sara Drinkard Three Great- grandchildren The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA 30817 (706) 359-4117