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WILLIAM DRAIZE Obituary
William J. Draize (Age 89)
On Thursday, January 23, 2020, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Arlene V. Draize; father of Donna (Kevin) McCarthy, Ken (Mary) Draize, Marie (Mitchell) Franklin and Lynn Draize Jones; brother of James (Susan) Draize. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853 on Thursday, January 30, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (www.stjude.org)www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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K P
January 27, 2020
Deepest heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Bill was a very special person whose kind presence touched the lives of so many. He will be deeply missed.
N. S.
January 26, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of William Draize. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
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