Woodward “Woody” Drury, 97, of Hiawatha, KS died Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Sabetha Manor.
Woody was born March 3, 1928 in Rosedale, KS to William and Ora Ratcliff Drury.
He served in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Navy he was a Machinist’s Mate stationed in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged March 18, 1953.
He married Ruth Foster September 21, 1952 in Kansas City. They lived in the Shawnee/Merriam area prior to moving to Hiawatha February 3, 1970 where they lived, worked, and raised their family. He enjoyed hunting and raising his bird dogs in his spare time. Woody managed Meyer Lumber Company for years prior to working for the City of Hiawatha as their Superintendent. He retired after 18 years with the city.
He was preceded by his wife, Ruth, November 15, 2017. Also preceding him was a daughter, Stephanie and all his siblings.
Survivors include five sons: Robert “Pete” Drury (Lois) of McClouth, KS, Gerald Drury of Holton, Ed Scott of Hiawatha, Steve Drury (Sherilyn) of Gladstone, MO, Zoe Drury of Topeka, KS, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Eternal Hope Worship Center with Pastor Richard Lehmkuhl officiating. Family visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Interment with military honors provided by the Brown County Honor Guard will follow at the Hiawatha Cemetery. Friends may call the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.
