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Death of oldest living U.S. Marine Roy Drinkard

Overview

Roy Henry Drinkard, recognized as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at the age of 106. A World War II veteran, Drinkard served as a private first class in the Pacific theater.

Following his death, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ordered flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in his honor. Beyond his military service, Drinkard was a prominent businessman in Alabama, founding Drinkard Chevrolet and Drinkard Development LLC, which expanded into five states. He was also a significant civic leader, serving as a trustee for Troy University for 25 years and as chairman of the Cullman Industrial Development Board.

Entities

Cullman · Kay Ivey · Alabama · United States Marine Corps · Roy Drinkard

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Roy Henry Drinkard, WWII veteran and businessman, dies at 106

    Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ordered flags to half-staff to honor Roy Henry Drinkard, a WWII Marine and prominent businessman who died at age 106.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Roy Drinkard, nation's oldest living U.S. Marine, dies at 106

    Roy Henry Drinkard, the nation’s oldest living U.S. Marine and a World War II veteran, has died at age 106 in Cullman, Alabama.

Sources

cullmantribune.com · hartselleenquirer.com · spotonalabama.com · weisradio.com · yellowhammernews.com