Wayne Drennen

Wayne Drennen
Wayne Drennen of Potosi, Missouri was born in Mineral Point, Missouri on Saturday, February 1, 1941, the son of the late Floyd Jackson Drennen and Estella (Cain) Drennen. Wayne departed this life on Sunday, May 14, 2006 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi, Missouri having reached the age of sixty-five years, three months and thirteen days.
Wayne is survived by three daughters, Barbara Jean Stout and husband Bruce of Vevay, Indiana, Tammy Lynette Drennen of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Helena Charitee Price and husband Gary of St. Louis, Missouri; two sons, Gary Carr of Warrenton, Missouri, Rodney Carr of Jefferson City, Missouri; four sisters, Ruthie Williamson and husband “Sonny” of Mineral Point, Missouri, Peggy Brand of Potosi, Missouri, Phyllis Scott and husband Marvin “Junior” of Bismarck, Missouri, Barbara “Bobbi” Tynes and husband Tony of Vichy, Missouri; four brothers, Marvin Drennen and wife Alma of Mineral Point, Missouri, Terry Drennen of Mineral Point, Missouri, Lennus Drennen and wife Debbie of Mineral Point, Missouri, Lee Drennen and wife Nancy of Cadet, Missouri; seven grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and especially the loving and caring staff at Georgian Gardens. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Nadine Rea, Bonnie Drennen, Marlene Wilkerson, an infant brother, and a grandchild.
Wayne had been self-employed as a truck driver during his working years and enjoyed watching stock car racing and participated for several years by driving his own cars. He liked to watch the birds out the windows and was always ready to enjoy a cup of coffee. Wayne loved to visit with his family, always laughing and would jokingly argue with most everyone. Wayne enjoyed watching all types of television shows and Cardinals baseball. Some of the greatest highlights for Wayne were the many trips to Busch Stadium and participating with his many friends in the Senior Olympics, where Wayne was always cheered on by his special fan club, the “Ambassadors” from Farmington High School.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Wednesday, May 17, 2006 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.
A Funeral Service was held Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Reverend Jim Cartee officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Ralph Drennen, Jimmy “Donk” Drennen, Mark “Woody” Drennen, Timmy Glore, Jerry “Bud” Rea, and Lennus “Shortie” Drennen, Jr.
Burial took place in the New Diggins Cemetery, Mineral Point, Missouri.
Services were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.