Louie Lee Drennan

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louie Lee Drennan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Born on November 25, 1933, in Brownfield, Texas, Louie was a man who embraced life with open arms. In 1952, he graduated from Dawson High School, Welch, Texas, and on March 13, 1954, he married the love of his life, Joyce Jayroe.  Shortly after, he was drafted into the Army. Louie proudly served at Fort Bliss and in the Panama Canal Zone and lastly at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

After his military service in 1956, Louie returned to Welch, Texas, where he dedicated over 50 years to farming. He not only labored in the cotton fields but also managed Welch Gin and held a leadership position with the Texas Independent Ginners for a year. Louie’s commitment to his work was only rivaled by his dedication to his family and community, as he held various offices in the churches they attended over the years.  Louie also enjoyed hunting and traveling with his family.

In 2019, Louie moved to Lubbock, Texas, where he enjoyed his retirement and continued to cherish time spent with family, especially with his beloved wife of just over 70 years, Joyce, whom he married on March 13, 1954. Louie had a passion for hunting and loved the great outdoors, often sharing those moments with his sons.

Louie is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Drennan, daughters in law, Kathy Drennan and Mindi Drennan; grandchildren, Jessica (Kurt) Thomas, Jamie (Zac) Crockett, Brittni (Jason) Bates, and Carson Louie (Bailey) Drennan; great-grandchildren, Kynlee Mae and Kaydee “Bug” Rhae Thomas, Brogan Rayne, Remi James and Woods Haven Crockett, Briggs Grantlee and Breyer Alexander Bates, and Ryleigh Paige and Lincoln Grant Drennan; as well as extended family.

Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Ruby Drennan; sons, Gordon Drennan, and Louie “Grant” Drennan; and siblings, Marguerite Ellis, Dewey Drennan, and Ray Drennan.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Ronald McDonald House of the Southwest at www.rmhcsouthwest.com, St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org or a charity of your choice in honor of Louie.

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