Samuel “Sam” Drewry
Published 11:16 am Saturday, June 19, 2010
Name: Samuel “Sam” Drewry
Age: 78
Occupation: Retired from Severn Peanut Co.
Spouses name: Jean
Children’s names and ages: Dawn Nickerson, 53; Sam “Dee” Drewry Jr., 51; and John Moore Drewry, 44
Church affiliation: Boykins United Methodist Church
People say I look like: The late Southampton County state Rep. Sam Pope
TV show I never miss: “Two and a Half Men”
The secret to happiness is: God and living clean
I wish I knew how to: Excel in computers
If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Fried chicken, potatoes and hot rolls
One word that best describe me: Easy going
My proudest achievement: My marriage of nearly 58 years
My most recent trip: Fort Benning, Ga., for my grandson’s graduation
My life won’t be complete until: I live to be 100
I really lose my cool when: People lie to me
Favorite college sports team: University of Virginia
Favorite pro sports team: Washington Redskins
Favorite color: Blue
Best decision I’ve made in life: Marrying and having my children
Local charitable or non-profit organization I wish more people would support: Boykins Fire and Rescue, food bank.
What gives me the blues: When things don’t go right.
My best childhood memory: I have so many, I don’t know where to start.