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Eldon Drew MCINNIS (VETERAN WWII)

Terry County Memorial Cemetery
Terry County,
Texas

Eldon Drew
US Army
World War II
June 21, 1925 - December 27, 2010

Alta Inez
Mar 12, 1925 - Apr 30, 2004

Married Aug 28, 1947

*Obituary

Eldon McInnis, 85, of Brownfield passed away on December 27, 2010 at University Medical Center in Lubbock after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held, Friday, December 31, 2010 at Brownfield Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Titus officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.

Eldon was born on June 21, 1925 to Augustus and Maude McInnis in Owens. He attended school in May, Texas. He joined the Army and served overseas in the European Theatre during World War II. He and Inez Russell were married August 28, 1947 in Brownwood. She preceded him in death in 2004. Eldon retired from the City of Brownfield as an Electrician after 26 years of service. Eldon enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a gunsmith for several years. He was also preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Era, Melba, Ruby, Betty and Susie; a daughter-in-law, Jessie.

Eldon is survived by four children, Eldon, Jr. of Brownfield, Carol McInnis of Ropesville, Wayne McInnis and his wife Karen of Woodward,OK. and Cheryl Taylor and husband Bill of Ropesville; five grandchildren, Joshua McInnis, Laura Howard and husband Kodi, Jamie Titus and husband Jeremy, John McInnis and Jodie Beckham and husband Brent; nine great grandchildren.

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Submitted: 5/20/21 • Approved: 6/10/21 • Last Updated: 6/13/21 • R420182-G420182-S3

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