WILLIAM L. DRUMM,

Age 86, of Canton, passed away Tues., Feb. 2, 2016.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Derheimer) Drumm, he had been a life resident of Canton.  He was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School, served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired in 1989 from Ohio Power Co. after 43 years service where he was a lineman.  William was a member of Lowell Church, Dr. Roach Outdoor League, Louisville Eagles Aerie #2374, Louisville American Legion Post #548.  He played for Ohio Power Softball in the Industrial League, Lowell Church in the Church League, and also in the Fastpitch Class A League and was honored by induction into the Stark Co. Amateur Basketball H.O.F., the Softball H.O.F., and the Fastpitch H.O.F.  Preceded in death by his sister, Gerry McClain.  Survived by his wife, Ruth Drumm, with whom he would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Apr. 7; two daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and Matthew Inman, and Mary and Randy Roth; one son, David Drumm; one sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Tom Diuk; three grandchildren and their spouses, Bill Mills, Sarah and Jason Ensinger, and Jimmy and Jennifer Mills; and four great grandchildren.  Services will be held Fri. at 11 a.m. in the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home with Rev. Dave Chambers officiating.  Interment in Sunset Hills Burial Park.  Friends may call Thur. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in William's memory may be made to: the Canton Amateur Sports Hall of Fame, 1414 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44714, or the Carroll Golden Age Retreat, 2202 Kensington Rd NE, Carrollton, OH 44615.  Condolences may be left at www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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