Richard Paul Drexler

Mr. Richard Paul Drexler, born on January 6, 1940, passed away suddenly on September 26, 2015 at his home in Merritt, North Carolina. A native of Toms River, New Jersey, Mr. Drexler made his home in Merritt, North Carolina since 1999 after retiring from the National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 164), Paramus, NJ.

Rich is survived by his loving wife of 19 years Bonnie Drexler; son and daughter in-law, David and Nancy Drexler of Arapahoe, NC; daughter, Teri Sparling of Newton, NJ; step-daughters, Kim Teegarden of Richmond Hill, GA and Robyn Norcross of Barnegat, NJ; grandchildren, Amanda, Colin, and Jessica Sparling of Newton, NJ; step-grandchildren Kyle Teegarden of Atlanta, GA and Nicholas Phillips of Arapahoe, NC.

Rich will be remembered as a loving husband, father, cherished friend, and avid fisherman, following his favorite drivers in NASCAR, watching his favorite football teams the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers and his passion for building all types of birdhouses. He touched the hearts of many and was a true blessing to all who knew him.

To honor and celebrate Rich's life, services will be held at 2 p.m. on October 3rd at Bryant Funeral Home, 52 Bryant Street, Alliance, NC. 28509.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials may be made to the Pamlico Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), PO Box 888, Oriental, NC 28571. pamlicopaws.net