Wilburn Earl Drinkard, 84, of Vero Beach, died Nov. 19, 2009, at Indian River Medical Center. He was born in Columbus, Ga., and lived in Indian River County since 1956, coming from Moultrie, Ga. Before retiring, he was a foreman in the citrus industry. He was a member of New Hope Ministries, Winter Beach. Survivors include his sons, James E. Drinkard and Earl Drinkard, both of Vero Beach, and Danny Drinkard of Enterprise; daughter, Carolyn Padgett of Vero Beach; sisters, Vivian Stephens and Christine Cate, both of Fort Worth, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae; and brothers, Talmadge Drinkard and Joseph Drinkard. Arrangements were by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at lowtherfuneralhome.com.