Arthur Eugene Drew

Pike --- Arthur Eugene Drew, a former resident of Pike, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Avon Nursing Home. He was born on July 8, 1940, in the Town of Willing, a son of the late Elwin and Emma Rose Drew. On May 21, 1966, he married Kathleen A. Cronk who survives.

Art was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1959 to 1963 and was a former supervisor for Motorola and Prestolite in Arcade where he was employed for 45 years. He was the former judge for the Town of Pike and a former member of the Pike Fire Department.

Art was a member of the Triluminar Lodge 543 Masonic Lodge of Pike, the F & AM Masonic Lodge 419 of Arcade and the Arcade American Legion.

He was an avid NASCAR and sport fan and enjoyed watching the NY Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. Art enjoyed collecting antiques, golfing and taking the scenic route on his drives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are their children, Edward Freese of Machias, Michael (Kayla) Drew of Plattsburgh, James (Mechele) Drew of Rush, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, his siblings, Jerry Drew of Florida, Charles (Brenda) Drew of Mississippi, Roger (Bonnie) Drew of Buffalo, Adelia Hoffman of Florida, his step-brothers, Donald Latten of Wellsville, James Latten of Pennsylvania and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Drew.

Family and friends may gather from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N Genesee Street, Fillmore where a Masonic Service, accorded by both the Triluminar Lodge 543 and the F&AM Lodge 419, will be held at 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 at Kopler-Williams Funeral Home with military honors accorded by the Arcade American Legion. Jamie Mullen will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Pike.

Memorials if desired to: American Legion or Masonic Lodge of the donor’s choice.