Billy Drennan

Billy was born on August 25th, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by parents William Theodore and Bernadena Drennan and brother Joe Drennan. He graduated from Father Ryan High School Class of 1960. William married Angela Kohl on December 26, 1962 at Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, TN. William is survived by his devoted wife, Angela, his sons; William Paul Jr. (Doc) Michael, Matthew (Amelia), and his daughter, Dena (Lee Rutledge), and his grandchildren; Lauren, Ryan, Will, Kate, Matilda, Madoc,and unborn great granddaughter, Willow Rose. He is also survived by his sister, Jean Dortch (Bill), sister-in-law, Rose Drennan, and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Bruce Richards, Dr. Robert Christenberry, Dr. Don Chomsky and his LVAD staff, and the excellent team of nurses in J Pod and the fourth floor at St. Thomas West Hospital for their love, concern, and compassionate care.

Billy was an active parishioner at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Nashville and a committed friend of Bill W. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be terribly missed.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 28th from 4:00-8:00 at Marshall-Donnelly-Combs with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be his 11 nephews. Honorary Pallbearers are his grandsons, William Andrew Rutledge and Madoc John Drennan.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that contributions be made to the American Heart Association or to St. Ann Catholic Church.

Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home, Nashville, Tennessee.