Roy Drinkard Obituary
The passing of Roy Drinkard of Cullman, Alabama occurred on August 23, 2026. Roy, born on July 12, 1920, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Drinkard to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Lucy Hardwick Drinkard; his wife Edythe Naomi Lee; his father Elbert Luther Drinkard; his siblings, William Drinkard, Elbert Luther Drinkard Jr., John Drinkard, Sarah Drinkard and Anna "Jeanne" Skelton; his son-in-law Mitch Smith; his great grandchild Joseph Boggus; and his great-grandparent Roy Henry Drinkard.
He is survived by: his daughters, Dr. Karen Drinkard and Sharon Smith; his grandchildren, Juliet "Nicole" Swann, Natalie Smith Grimmett and Seth Swann; his great grandchildren, Mitchell Collins, Julius Boggus (Hannah), Roy Grimmett, Madelyne Grimmett, Morgan Grimmett and Rachael Tilley (Logan); his great great grandchild Collins Tilley (Roy); his friend Drinkard Development; and his pet Gracie. He is also survived by loving his family, his friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wishing to honor Roy's memory consider making a contribution to education, a cause that remained deeply important to him throughout his life.
