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Thomas Draper Obituary

Thomas John Draper, 68, of Independence, passed away August 21, 2014, after a long hospital stay.

Originally from Holland, New York, Tom served his country for 4 years in the Air Force followed by several years in the National Guard. Tom greatly enjoyed his years of service and also his career of many years as a truck driver, a vocation at which he excelled.

Tom is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home, two brothers, James Draper of Florida; Daniel Draper of New York; sister Linda Kolsar of Nevada. Tom loved four daughters, Debi Cogburn and Renee Wilcher of Kansas City, Deanna Henry of Lee's Summit, and Danielle Burch of Greenwood, Mo.; several grandchildren; many friends and neighbors, and two spoiled Yorkies. Tom was a gentle, God loving man who will be greatly missed.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Tom's name to the Wounded Warrior Project.org.

Visitation services will be held on Monday, August 25, 6-8 p.m., at New Salem Funeral Home in Independence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m. with internment in the New Salem Cemetery immediately following, with full Military Honors.

Arrangements: New Salem Funeral Home; 816-796-8600.

Published by The Examiner on Aug. 23, 2014.
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I am grateful for the life of Mr. Draper. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Bob

August 25, 2014

We will miss having Tom in our neighborhood. You have been a great neighbors and we have enjoyed getting to know you. It won't be the same without Tom.

Steve Hansen

August 25, 2014

We love you and miss you ,Tommy. Holidays will never be the same without making all those extra deviled eggs. - Deanna and Vern

August 24, 2014

HE WILL BE MISSED DON AND VICKIE ADAMS.

August 23, 2014

HE WILL BE MISSED BY YOUR NEIGHBORS DON AND VICKIE ADAMS.

August 23, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for your family. He will be missed in the neighborhood with his straw hat. - Michelle and Maverick

Michelle Bailey

August 23, 2014

He will be missed by all his neighbors.

Stacey and Steve Hansen

August 23, 2014

He will be missed by his neighbors Don and Vickie adams.

August 23, 2014

Tom would give you the shirt off his back, with a great sense of humor.

marcia griffin

August 23, 2014

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