William Franklin “Frankie” Drudge, III, 76 of Lanexa, VA passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on February 4, 2024.
He was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing. Frankie was a very talented athlete who played baseball and basketball in school and later coached many youth and school sports for his children and grandchildren, from T- Ball through high school. He retired from Anheuser Busch Brewery in Williamsburg, after many years of service.
Frankie was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Agnes Drudge; a sister, Barbara Wornom and a grandson, Nathaniel Ogles.
He is survived by two daughters, Michelle Fiorillo and her husband Jeff, Tracey Ovitt and her husband Roger; two sons, William “Billy” Drudge, IV and his wife Heather, and Joseph Drudge and his wife Lindsey; an uncle, Henry Drudge; his girlfriend, Harwood Hall; eight grandchildren, Kristin Drudge, Jessica “Apache” Ogles (Ricky), Amber Hall (Logan), Roger Ovitt, Jr., Connor Ovitt, Ryan Drudge, Kayleigh Drudge (Nick) and Kelsey Drudge; five great-grandchildren, Jaxson “Big Jack” Rose, Nathaniel Wallace, Mack Hyatt, Harper Hall and Logan Koshak; special friends, Dave Alger, Danny Mills and John “Suicide” Stevens, and many other family members and close friends.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. in Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a local charity of your choice.
