Joseph F. Draughon

Joseph F. Draughon obituary, Columbus, OH

Joseph F. Draughon

Joseph Draughon Obituary

Visit the Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace North website to view the full obituary.

Joseph Draughon Jr, affectionately known as "Pumpkin" and "Can't get right" was born to the late Helen James and Joseph Draughon Sr. on October 7, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio. As a child Joe enjoyed summers in North Carolina with his aunts, uncles, and cousins. From an early age he fell in love with basketball and was an excellent player. He attended South High School and was employed as a window cleaner.

Joe loved being surrounded by family and friends. His jokes and laughter forever kept the party going. He enjoyed traveling, camping, attending his annual family reunion, and of course riding his motorcycle! He was a past member of the Trojans, Zulu's and Magnum Force Motorcycle Clubs. He was a current member of the Rolling Thunder Camping Club. He will be forever missed. "On Errrrything".

Joseph was proceeded in death by his Grandmother , Romelia McLean, Mother Helen James, and two sisters Sheila Draughon and Regina James. Special Uncle Rudoph Mclean. Left to Chrish his memories are wife, Yvonne Daughter, Father Joseph Draughon Sr., Wife Ernestin Draughon and children Cieaira (Lorenza) Hargrove, Cassandra Draughon, Briana Draughon, and Shauday Draughon. Siblings, Samantha Draughon, Michael Draughon, Stephen Jackson, Joshua Martin, Tiffany Martin and Jackson. Clyde Ector, Special Aunt Susie Mclean. Grandchildren, Jevon Noaks, Isnelle Burks, Richard Burks, Levi Draughon, Lorenzo Hargrave Jr. , nieces, nephews, club brothers and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace North

2500 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

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