Raymond Roy Drennon, Jr.

Raymond Roy Drennon, Jr., of Ty Ty, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his residence, with his wife, Lexi, by his side. He was born on November 17, 1960, in Madison, Wisconsin. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Albritton Funeral Directors, 1020 Tift Ave N., Tifton, Georgia 31794 with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Wells and Retired Chief of Police, Buddy Dowdy officiating. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Albritton Funeral Directors. The interment will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens.

Chief Steve Hyman, Garfield Rhaney, John Tyson, Sheriff Don Whitaker, Buddy Dowdy and Porter Jackson will serve as pall bearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Stone, Taylor Stone, Rev. Dr. Michael A. Wells, Terry Kiser and Major Terry Zeigler. 

Drennon devoted more than thirty years to law enforcement service in the Tifton and Sylvester communities, a career that reflected his commitment to public service and to the people of South Georgia. He was a graduate of Lowndes County High School and continued his education at ABAC, Valdosta State University, and Columbus State University, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. 

Outside of his work, Raymond found joy in the simple pleasures and familiar traditions he loved most. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and riding his ATV along dirt roads. He was a fan of rock music and liked playing his guitar. He also enjoyed following UGA football, Braves baseball, and Atlanta Falcons football, and took pride in cutting his grass.

He is survived by his wife, Lexi Drennon, with whom he shared nine years of marriage; his daughter, Kenzie Spradley; and his son, Tyler Graves. He is also survived by his four sisters, Margaret Drennon, Karen Drennon and her husband, Richard Vreeland, Martha Coval and her husband, Tim, and Mary Drennon. 

He will be remembered with love by his family and by all who knew him through the many chapters of his life. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Roy Drennon, Sr.; his mother, Anita Knight Drennon; his brother, James Drennon; and his sister, June Drennon. 

Albritton Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.