Dennis A. Drought

Dennis A. Drought, age 76, of Winder, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 1, 1948, to the late Edelbert James Drought and Lois Maude Emery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James E. Drought.

Dennis is survived by his daughters, Amber N. Perren of Winder, GA and Sonja R. (Douglas) Schad of Oxford, GA; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brother, Paul L. (Shirley) Drought of Brockport, NY; his sister, Joyce Drought of Albion, NY and many loving nieces and nephews.

Dennis was of the Methodist faith and grew up in Albion, NY. He spent most of his life there until he moved to Winder, GA in 2009 to be closer to his daughters. He was a proud Marine, serving in Vietnam for 13 months. After returning in 1969 as a Corporal, he was transferred to the reserves. Dennis had odd jobs here and there until he found his home at the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, where he retired as a Lieutenant after 34 years of dedicated service. Dennis had a love for movies and music. He enjoyed talking with his children and grandchildren and hearing about their daily lives, goals and accomplishments, but the thing he was most proud of was being a loving Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa.

Dennis’ family will receive friends at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 21 W. Ave, Albion, NY on Wednesday, July 2nd from 10:00 – 11:00am, followed by his Celebration of Life service at 11:00am. A private graveside service will be held at Mount Albion Cemetery directly following the Celebration of Life.

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