Drew Harlan Shrader

Drew Harlan Shrader, 19, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Johnson County, Indiana.

He was born November 18, 2004, in Franklin, the son of Barry Harlan and Holly Lynn (Smelser) Shrader.

Drew is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; brothers, Shayne Robbins of Manilla, and Zach Shrader of Shelbyville; sister, Jordan Shrader (Seth Powers), of Shelbyville; maternal grandfather, Ronald Smelser of Shelbyville; paternal grandmother, Cindy Shrader of Shelbyville; uncles, James Tweedy (Beth), Scott Shrader (Sarah) and Gary Shrader; aunts, Heather Smelser and Rhonda Shrader; niece, Olivia; nephews, Noah and Sam; and a whole herd of cousins, extended family and friends (which were like family).

He also leaves behind his three German Shepherds, Koda, Willow and his companion dog, Rose and his cat, Zeus.

Drew was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Penny Smelser; and paternal grandfather, Wallace “Dub” Shrader.

He was a graduate of the Excel Center in Shelbyville.

Drew attended the Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene.

He was currently employed at FedEx.

Drew was a motorcycle stunt rider and loved spending every free moment riding with his friends.  He lived and loved life.

He was very active in the Christian Outreach Group “Ride 4 Life”, a motorcycle group that travels around the country and spreads the gospel.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene, 2315 S. Riley Highway, in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 7 pm, Monday, at the church, with the Rev. Dr. Steve Bohall officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ride 4 Life Ministries, 4879 Kelly Avenue, Rootstown, OH 44272.

Online condolences may be shared with Drew’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.