Long-time state association executive director and retired Bridgestone Americas sales executive Nelson Drummond passed away July 6. He was 69.

The gregarious and gracious Drummond, known as Bulldog to friends and associates alike, had been executive director of the Arkansas Independent Tire Dealers Association, a post he held since late 1996.

Drummond retired from Bridgestone in 1995 after a 34-year career with the tiremaker, where he served as manager of dealer sales in the northeast.

He is survived by his wife, Marguerite; sons Dan and Eric; daughter Michelle Mayo; and five grandchildren, Services were held July 12 in Horseshoe Bend, Ark. (Courtesy of Tire Review/Akron)