Clovis, New Mexico
Jun 7, 1934 – Mar 15, 2023
Raymond E. "Skate" Drafts was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He attended Schenely High School where he met Dora. Upon graduating, "Skate" enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and he and Dora married on January 5, 1957. "Skate" served his country in support of operations in France and Thailand, and...
Read MoreI´m so sorry to hear of Sgt Drafts passing. He and my dad were good friends on base and after they both retired (Thomas Daly). Love and hugs to you all....he was a very good man. Maureen Daly Bell
Maureen Daly Bell
March 30, 2023 | Friend
For as long as I had known him, Uncle Raymond was always a fun loving and family oriented man. Two occasions most memorable for me and my immediate family are, first while living in Texas and after the birth of my daughter,he detoured from his route to stop and visit and even allowed my 7 year old son to get up into the rig and blow the horn. That was huge! Again, while traveling with family across New Mexico to another assignment during a snow storm, he and Aunt Dora took us in, fed...
Michael Glaze
March 28, 2023 | Family
Chas and I met Ray in the bowling alley at Cannon AFB, and right now off he made us feel like family. We have been truly blessed by our times spent with him. He will be sorely missed. Our hearts and prayers to Ms Dora and all family members.
Brenda Reader
March 25, 2023 | Friend
Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED
Charles and Brenda Reader
March 25, 2023
