John B. Drummond Jr.

July 3, 1925 - October 6, 2015

John "Jack" B. Drummond, Jr., age 90 of Salem, NJ passed away on October 6, 2015 after a battle with bone and prostate cancer. John was predeceased by his parents, John B. Drummond, Sr. of Philadelphia, PA and Elva (Cunningham) Raively of St. Petersburg, FL. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (Lee) Drummond, children John B Drummond III (Kathleen), Vicki Mell (Terry), Betty Stow (Harry), Dawn Drummond-Wolfrom (Gary), Brad Drummond (fiancée Gail), and Janette Wysocki (Michael), 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. As one of the initial members of the National Judges Association, John was actively involved with competitive indoor color guards, marching bands, and various parades. He was instrumental in the creation of the NJA/Tournament of Bands All Chapter Championship in Wildwood, NJ. John was also involved with American Legion Post 75 of Salem, NJ and VFW Post 253 of Elsinboro, NJ. A viewing will be held on from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday evening and from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Wednesday in the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 740 S. Broadway, Pennsville with funeral services at 11:00 AM Wednesday. Interment will follow in the Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Pilesgrove. As a lifelong advocate of drum & bugle corps, the family asks that in lieu of flowers a donation be made on his behalf to the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps. Through his memory, we provide the opportunity for another generation of kids to participate in the activity he dedicated his life to. Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps, 32 Mill Street, Suite 201, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com