Jerry Fredrick Droege

Jerry Fredrick Droege, age 79, of 156 E. Academy St., Asheboro died Monday, October 8, 2012 at Randolph Hospital. Mr. Droege was born in Washington on May 15, 1933 to Norman and Irene Magill Droege. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was formerly employed with Wells Fargo and Avco. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Constance Dempsey Droege, son Michael Dempsey, grandson Beau McAllister, and brother Norman Michael Droege. He is survived by his daughters, Kim Santiano of Asheboro, Karen McAllister of Hanover, MA; grandchildren, Kristina McAllister, Amy Sherwood, Justin Santiano, Cody Eaton, Jesse Eaton, and Savannah Eaton; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Juanita Curtis of Washington; and sister-in-law, Anne Droege of Florida. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Randolph Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund, 373 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC 27203. Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Droege family.