Billie M. "Bill" Drummond , age 80 of Elwood, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Alexandria Care Center just 33 hours after his beloved wife, Ellen, passed.  He was born September 25, 1940 in Newport, Arkansas, the son of R.A. and Ruby (Scott) Drummond.  Bill attended Frankton and Windfall Schools in Indiana.  He married the love of his life, Ellen K. Scott on July 15, 1961, and they shared over 59 years of marriage together.  Bill worked in production at Delco Remy in Anderson for over 30 years, and was a member of U.A.W. #662.  He also formerly worked at Callaway's Service Station in Elwood in his younger days.  Bill was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church in Anderson where he had served as a Deacon and also formerly worked as a custodian at the school - Indiana Christian Academy.  He enjoyed fishing; feeding birds and squirrels in his yard; and spending time with his family.  Bill was a longtime fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and he recently started playing with R/C cars with his grandson.  Bill's siblings always looked up to him growing up for the wisdom and guidance he provided to them.  His family finds comfort knowing he is reunited with his wife and many beloved family members in Heaven.

Bill's family includes a daughter, Darlene (husband Melvin) Wittkamper of Alexandria; granddaughter, Megan (husband Chad) Welsh of Pendleton; grandson, Devin (wife Carly) Wittkamper of Muncie; 2 great-granddaughter's, Mallory Welsh and Macy Welsh; sister-in-law, Elaine Waymire of Orestes; several nieces and nephews; and 6 siblings, Bob (wife Carolyn) Drummond of Tennessee, Jerry (wife Julianell) Drummond of Texas, Maggie (husband Richard) Upton of Tennessee, Nancy West of Kentucky, Charles (wife Betty Jo) Drummond of Tennessee, and Sharon (husband Bud) Locke of Florida.

Bill was preceded in death by both his parents; infant granddaughter, Mallorie Wittkamper; grandson, David K. Wittkamper; and two great-grandchildren.  Bill was also preceded in death 4 siblings, Wilma Garmon, Jack Drummond, Mary Drummond, and Linda Sutton.

A combined funeral service celebrating the lives of Bill and Ellen Drummond will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Grace Baptist Church (432 W. 300 North, Anderson, IN 46012) with Dr. Daniel Stevens officiating.  Burial will follow in Forrestville Cemetery in rural Summitville.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday prior to the funeral at Grace Baptist Church in Anderson.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Grace Baptist Church Tracts Fund (in memory of David Wittkamper) through the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.