BORN
1945
DIED
2008
Don Draper Obituary
He was born on March 18, 1945 at Daisy, the son of Ebb Draper and Artha Mack Draper. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Vernon Draper and Harold Draper. On August 28, 1964, he was married to Joan Gayle Pope.
In 1996, he retired from Delco-Remy in Anderson, Indiana.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Draper of Kirby; his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Darla Draper of Vilonia; his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Tony Brummet of Alexandria, Indiana; two grandchildren, Jeremy Draper and Kayla Brummet; one brother, Billy Glen Draper of Kirby; and five sisters, Betty Jo Fant of Kirby, Ima Dean Tedder of Daisy, Lemma Sue Massey of Amity, Melba Fay Kennedy of Murfreesboro and Patsy Funderburk of Kirby.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 18, 2008 in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with Dewayne Mack and Dewight Mack officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Interment will be in the Mount Joy Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Pallbearers will be Eric Tedder, Keith Tedder, Alan Kennedy, Scott Funderburk, Kendal O’Neal and Phillip O’Neal.
Honorary pallbearers are his nephews.
Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
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Robert Morphew
May 20, 2008
Bily Glenn all the Draper Family
Our hearts and prayers are with you in your grief.
Just read about Don in the Anderson paper and wanted to touch base Bill. Sorry it has been such a long time. (1955) we left Kirby. I still think about you, Leroy and others frequently.
Robert Morphew
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Jerry Turner
May 19, 2008
To Don's Family
I am sorry and was shocked to hear about Don's passing.
Don was one of my best friends in High School and we did many things together. He was always the life of the party, he was such a fun guy to be with. We had a great time on our senior trip to Florida. He kept us all laughing.
Once in Agri Class we had a field trip planned, for some reason Don, Myself, and Terry Doster didn't want to go, so we ask Mr. Stewart if we could stay in the shop. He told us to paint his new cattle trailer. (Old pickup bed with sideboards) We painted it the most awful Blue color we could find.
We painted it all over, tires, wheels, the entire trailer. When he got back and saw that thing it didn't seem as funny as when we started.
Don was a good friend to many and he will be missed. Don's Family will be in our prayers.
See You On The Other Side Don!!
Class of 1963
Maria Ray
May 17, 2008
Steve, Darla, and all the Draper family,
My most sincere condolences to you during this time. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Harrison
May 17, 2008
Miss Joan and family---
I'm so very saddened at the news of Don's passing. I've always thought of him as one of very few Arkansas guys who made cowboy boots look classy. Always appreciated his quite nature and warm sense of humor. I'm sure this is not an easy time for you all. We'll keep all of you in our prayers and hope to see you again very soon!
Jim & Karen Harrison
(formerly of Meadowbrook)
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Connie (Draper) Hardy
May 17, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in our hearts and prayers. I love you all.
Wayne Pierce
May 17, 2008
To the family of Don my sincere sympathy..I worked with Don when he hired in at GM and retired the same day in 1996...We were friends from the begining, and had lots of fun at work..He was truly a great friend and funny guy...I have thought of him many times since our retirement and had planned on calling him..I am sorry I never did that...
Gary and Linda Coffman
May 17, 2008
I will always remember Don as a favorite cousin and friend. He was always so much fun to be around. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Nadine Herald
May 17, 2008
To the family of Don whom I dearly loved as a cousin and great friend.
where you would find Don you would find me not far behind.
we went through all 12 grades of school together and he always took care of me. We had a lot of fun times together and I will always cherish them. He was just a great guy. God Bless you all, Nadine Herald
Mike & Sandra Pinson
May 17, 2008
To the Draper family, our sincere condolences for your loss. You have been, and will continue to be, in our prayers.
Peggy/Bob Smith
May 17, 2008
Donna and Tony,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Just keep the memories in your mind forever and stay strong. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Aunt Peg and Uncle Bob
Joann Jordan
May 16, 2008
Donna,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man who will be greatly missed. We hope your memories of him will help you through this difficult time. If you need anything, please let us know. We will always be here for you. You, Tony and the rest of your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love always,
Joann & David
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