Ronnie Lane Drewry, born on June 29, 1953, in Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Alpine, TX after a hard fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Ronnie was a hard-working man of integrity who inspired all who knew him with his unwavering strength and positive attitude.

Ronnie was the second son to George and Betty Drewry and the younger brother to Dann Drewry.
He was a devoted husband to Libbie Drewry, the love of his life, whom he married on June 28, 1975. Ronnie was a loving father to their son, Brandon Lane Drewry, and a proud grandfather to his granddaughter, Leyah Ebzy Drewry. He cherished spending time with his family at his favorite place, their lake house on Lake Amistad. Ronnie was an avid golfer and spent a lot of time on the golf course. He also loved riding his motorcycle or bicycle whenever he got the chance. On a Sunday, you would often find him by his pool soaking in the sun or tinkering in his garage. He was quite the handy guy and could fix just about anything.

In high school, he played football as a running back for the Alpine Bucks, earning the nickname “The Bull.” His friends all knew they were guaranteed to laugh a lot when they got together. There was never a dull moment when Ronnie was around! He had an infectious personality that lifted everyone’s spirits.

In 1974, Ronnie graduated from the Commonwealth Institute of Science for Mortuary Services in Houston, Texas, and began his career in El Paso, where he met Libbie. Together they moved back to Alpine in 1977 to run Whites Auto Store alongside his parents which later became Otasco and then Coast to Coast, until its closure in 2007. He then purchased Big Bend Mini Storage where he expanded the company with new locations, operating it until his passing.

Preceded in death by his father George Drewry and brother Dann Drewry.
Survived by his mother Betty Drewry (Alpine, TX), wife Libbie Drewry (Alpine, TX), son Brandon Drewry (Alpine, TX), granddaughter Leyah Ebzy Drewry (San Antonio, TX), brother-in-laws Lyndon Fruit (Marilyn) of Las Cruces, NM and Bill Fruit (Debbie) of Midlothian,TX, sister-in-law Susan Drewry (Buddy Warnke) of El Paso, TX, nephews Ryan Drewry (Julia), John Fruit (Margaret), Travis Fruit (Haley), nieces Michelle Lowery (Ace), Allison Thomas (Andy), Paige Fruit and many great nephews and nieces.

Ronnie Drewry will be remembered for his laughter, his love for family, and his courageous spirit. The bravery he showed while fighting for more time was powered by his love of Jesus Christ. His strong faith was what kept him going. He leaves behind a legacy of integrity, joy, and unwavering support for his family and friends. May we all see each other again on that glorious day when we too reach Heaven and see the face of our Lord and Savior, like Ronnie did this Christmas morning!

Services:

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30 am

Grace Fellowship Church

801 E. Brown Ave

Alpine, TX 79830

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or your favorite charity in memory of Ronnie Drewry.