John Nolan Drummond

Dr. John Nolan Drummond, age 71 of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born in Jacksonville to the late John and Alberta Canova Drummond, he was a longtime Baker County resident. After serving in the United States Army, he obtained a Bachelor of Chemistry degree from Jacksonville University and a medical degree from the University of Miami. Dr. Drummond also obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. He remained active in the US Army as a reservist during this time and retired after participating in Operation Desert Storm. He spent time serving medically at various hospitals in Jacksonville including: Memorial Hospital, Baptist Hospital, University Hospital and Shands.  At the time of his retirement, he was the in-house doctor for the Worker's Compensation and Pensions Department at the VA Hospital in Gainesville. He enjoyed operating his family's farm, growing pecans and raising cattle. Dr. Drummond was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Macclenny and a member of the American Legion Post 208. He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Drummond; son: Christopher (Russ) Drummond-Rossi of Chicago, IL; daughters: Sarah (Dan) Wilber of Jacksonville, Jennifer (John) Ream of Ponte Vedra, and Mary (Myles) McAllister of Jacksonville; and grandchildren: Lily, CoCo, and Georgia Ream and Charlie, Banks, and Fletcher McAllister. His family will celebrate his life at a later date. The family wishes to thank Community Hospice for their support during the time of Mr. Drummond's care and passing. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny. 904-259-4600. Please sign the online website at www.forbesfuneralhome.net