Troy University Trustee Roy Drinkard is shown with Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr. during Drinkard's 105th birthday celebration last year.
Troy University is remembering the service and commitment of longtime Trustee Roy Drinkard, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the age of 106.
A World War II veteran, Drinkard was the oldest living United States Marine.
In April 2000, at almost 80 years old, Drinkard was appointed to the Troy University Board of…
Trustee Gerald Dial, Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr., Trustee Roy Drinkard and Dr. John W. Schmidt pose for photos following the Lunch With Heroes.
A Troy University Board of Trustee member and a former longtime University administrator were honored in Birmingham on Nov. 5 at the Youth Leadership Development Program’s annual Lunch with Heroes.
Trustee Roy Drinkard, a World War II veteran, and Dr. John W. Schmidt were recipients of the Great American Hero Award presented by Capt. G….