Milton, Delaware
1941 - 2017 (Age 76)
Thomas Henry DraperMilton, DE-Thomas Henry Draper, 76 years old of Milford, Delaware passed away at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by his family. He was born August 18, 1941 in Media, Pennsylvania, son of the late William Reed Draper and Ruth Kelley...
Read MoreI worked for Tom in the 1980´s and I enjoyed working for him. I was very sorry to hear about his sudden death while doing what he enjoyed doing, bicycling. Kim Shelly
Kim Shelly
September 06, 2024 | Work
Joe Scott Cotta, I worked many years as a radio announcer and Tom Draper was the one who gave me my start. He saw something I did not realize.
September 16, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Draper family.
Jeremy and Tara Troise
September 14, 2017 | Lewes, DE
Sincere condolences to Mr. Draper's family. It was a pleasure to have worked with Tom through the Milton Historical Society. I will always be grateful for his dedication, enthusiasm, charisma, and positive assistance in helping our organization become what it is today. He will be missed by many.
Martha Jane Donovan-Collins
September 14, 2017 | Milton, DE
Fond memories of Mr. Draper during my employment at WBOC from 1982-1986. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Mary Lynn Hastings
Mary Lynn Hastings
September 14, 2017 | Delmar, MD
Tom Draper helped me get my start in broadcast television in the early 80's. He did the same for countless young people including two generations from the same family. He was a good employer and a nice man. I later saw him in south Florida at a Delaware reunion in the late 80's where he was the guest speaker. I have kept up with WBOC over the years and I am very impressed how it has not been a typical small market station thanks to Tom's leadership and investment in money and time. I am so...
Kim Shelly
September 13, 2017 | Ocoee, FL
My Heart goes out to Tom's Family, his Many Friend's and those with whom he worked. He was indeed a Pioneer in Broadcasting to the Delmarva Peninsula. He will be sorely missed by the many people who've had the pleasure to have known him. Rest in Peace, Tom.....
Clara Ann Hudson
September 12, 2017 | Lincoln, DE
Tom was one of the best. He was kind, generous, smart, full of life and a wonderful friend. I will miss him as will all who had the honor to have known him. My condolences to his family.
Paula Carpenter Mutzel
September 12, 2017
For Tom and his loved ones,
"To have known, known, known him, was to have loved, loved, loved him. Just to see him smile could make your day worthwhile. To have known him, was to have loved him and we did and we do."
May God's grace and peace be with you all at this time of great loss and always.
Donna & Debra Fischer
Donna Fischer
September 12, 2017 | Lewes, DE