Raymond Eugene Draper

Raymond Eugene Draper obituary

Raymond Eugene Draper

Raymond Draper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washington Funeral Home, Inc. - Tappahannock on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Raymond Eugene Draper, 75, of Stevensville departed this life on August 11.

He is survived by a daughter, Deborah Thornton Upshaw of Walkerton, two great grandchildren: Erykah Upshaw and Elijah Upshaw; two sisters: Josephine Johnson of Tappahannock and Dorothy Harris of Stevensville; a brother, George Draper of North Carolina and a special friend, Regina Harris.

The viewing will be held on Friday, August 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Wayland Baptist Church, 10809 The Trail, Stevensville, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 11 a.m. The interment will be in the church cemetery.

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Sending my deepest condolences. Raymond will be greatly missed. I find great comfort in the memories we shared. Thank you for being such a supportive and comforting presence.
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