Leroy died suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Seneca, S.C., at the age of 76.

He was born in Lake Forest to the late Herman and Amelia Drew. After graduating from HPHS, he received a B.S. degree from Wittenberg University, where he pledged Phi Gamma Delta. Later he received his MBA from Indiana University.

Surviving are his wife and best friend of 56 years, Rebecca Cook Drew; his son, Todd (Suzanne) of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; and his daughter, Heather Hunter of Lewiston, Maine.

His family was very dear to him. He was especially proud of his five “rugrats,” grandchildren, Emily Ercolano, Michael Hunter, Allison Ellis and William and Emma Drew; and his great-granddaughter, Sophie Hunter, whose pictures always brought a smile to his face. And last but certainly not least, his rescue dog and best buddy, Miss Abigail (Abby).

Leroy is also survived by his brother, Jim Drew (Corinne); his nephew, Jimmy (Lisa); and his niece, Marjorie Sloan (Kevin).