Charles William “Bill” Drollinger, 86, Gas City, passed away in his home at 3:03 am on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born in Jonesboro, Indiana, on Sunday, May 13, 1934, to Jasper and Josephine “Dixie” (Parks) Drollinger. On May 23, 1958, he married Jennie Smith, who survives.
Bill graduated from Gas City High School and served in the Korean War for the United States Air Force. He achieved the rank of A/2C (P) and was honorably discharged. Following his military service, Charles worked as a driver for 10 years with Fedex, retiring in 2008. He drove the athletics bus for Mississinewa and was also a local school bus driver. He liked woodworking, Jazz and Country music, the Indianapolis Colts, and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, survivors also include his sons, Brian Drollinger of Marion, Terry Drollinger of Marion; granddaughters, Ronda (Greg) Sollars, Lisa Vasquez, Farol Drollinger; grandsons, Nijaul (Christina) Drollinger, Austin (Kiley) Studebaker, Terry Drollinger, Jeremy Drollinger; great-granddaughters, Courtney, Sarah, Cierra, Kenae, Karina, Amariah, Addison; great-grandsons, Austin, Trey, Quinten, Wyatt, Ty, Jackson; 4 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Sally (Heniger) Horton, Marigene (Tom) Nesbitt; sister-in-law, Lois Drollinger; brother-in-law, Ronnie Leming; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Josephine “Dixie” Drollinger; daughter-in-law, Marcella “Jean” Drollinger; son, Chuck Drollinger; brother, David Drollinger; and sister, Janess Leming.
The family will receive visitors from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Needham-Storey-Wampner, Storey Chapel, Gas City, IN.
Per Bill’s wishes, visitation will be followed by cremation.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Dementia Society of America PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA, 18901.
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