Edward Wayne Drinkard

Edward Wayne Drinkard, age 79, born unto William "Bill" and Lois "Wanda" Drinkard on July 22, 1941 in New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 6, 2020. Growing up, Ed's father's position with Union Carbide would have the family move to West Virginia, eventually settling temporarily in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. After WWII, the family moved back to New Albany and then eventually to West Virginia. Ed joined the National Guard before joining the Army, serving in the Armor Division stationed in Nuremberg, Germany. In additional to driving a tank, Ed was responsible for chauffeuring a military General. After his tour in Germany, Ed moved back to the states and was honorably discharged after 5 years of service. He worked as a tire salesman for many companies in the Indianapolis area. He later worked for the State of Indiana at the National Guard Armory, Greenfield in maintenance operations for the building and grounds retiring after 10 years of service. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Pamela (Mitchell); sister, Nancy Hayes; children, David, Carol (Brad) Trees, and James; 6 grandchildren, Shawn, Jimmy, Dustin, Jenna, Rachel and Adam; and 2 great grandchildren, Cora and Colton and daughter in law, Velma Drinkard. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Donald and Dennis; sister, Becky Smith; and the mother of his children, Doris (Kendall). Friends may call 11 am until 1 pm, Friday, September 11, 2020 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, 1780 West Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. Funeral service at 1 pm. Burial with military rites immediately following service at Park Cemetery, Greenfield. Masks and social distancing required. Memorial contributions in honor of Ed may be sent directly to Harbor Light Hospice, 7164 Graham Road, Suite 150, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 or PAWS, 3141 West Hwy 40, Greenfield, Indiana 46140.