Raymond Earl Draughn

1937 - 2024

Raymond Earl Draughn, also known as “Chip” the son of Nathaniel and Sadie Bell Draughn, was born on November 19, 1937 in Enfield, North Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, October 7, 2024. Raymond’s mother passed away when he was only eighteen months old. He and his sister, Martha, were raised by their aunt and uncle, Major and Etta Fenner, whom they called “Mom” and “Dad.”

Raymond received his education in the Halifax County School System. He was retired from the City of Rocky Mount, having worked at The Arts Center for many years.

In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Draughn; a son, Vernon Draughn; a grandson, Darrell Draughn; a great-grandson, Raheem Cooper, Jr.; and siblings, Forest Draughn, Sr., Horace Draughn, Sadie Cofield, Thomas Lee Draughn, Martha Draughn, Mattie Jones, Lawrence Whitaker and Bereatha Whitaker.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Charles Rudd (Tammy) of Enfield, NC, Wilbert Draughn, George Draughn, and Linda Draughn-Carpenter (Clinton) of Baltimore, MD, Cynthia Meekins of Texas, Paula Simmons (Satoria) of Sharpsburg, NC, Ramona Sears of Halifax, NC and Spencer Sears (Tasha) of Greenville, NC; five sisters, Catherine Walker, Gladys Draughn, and Shirley Jones of Fairmont, NC, Gloria Hunter (Thurman), Esther Silver (Herman), and Betty Solomon (Willie) of Enfield, NC; three sisters-in-law, Rachel Sutton of Whitakers, NC, C. Esther Lee (Allen) of Fort Mill, SC, and Barbara Ellis of Garner, NC; two brothers-in-law, Willie Bobbitt, Jr. (Robin) of Rocky Mount, NC, and Glenn Bobbitt of Raleigh, NC; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great –grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service was held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Lea and Pope Funeral Home, 215 S. McDaniel Street, Enfield, North Carolina. Burial followed in the Cedarview Cemetery, 248 Meyer Street, Enfield, North Carolina.  A public viewing was held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the Lea and Pope Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements were handled by Lea and Pope Funeral Home, Enfield, North Carolina. Send condolences to www.leapopefuneralhome.com.