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Matthew Draper Obituary
Born October 26, 1962, the world lost a loving soul on December 8, 2018.
Scott, as he was known by family and friends, has gone to be with family and friends who went before him to that glorious kingdom.
A 1985 graduate of Hiram College, he majored in Religion and Political Science and minored in Middle Eastern Studies. Scott had a great sense of humor, loved music, gardening, camping, cooking, family and his dog, Shadow. Firestone Park Presbyterian Church benefited from his musical gift as he served as organist, choir director and lately, substitute accompanist.
He loved his church family and always felt that love returned.
Scott wrote that the love of his family was his greatest gift; leaving parents, Jim and Becky Draper; sister, Kim (Jim) Clevenger; brother, Jim Draper; niece, Megan Clevenger; nephews, Ryan Clevenger and Kellan Draper were "his kids".
A Celebration of Life will take place 12 Noon Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Firestone Park Presbyterian Church, 275 S. Firestone Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44301 with Rev, Frances Fischer officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service time. A private graveside service will take place at a later date.
We all take comfort in knowing we will meet again. Until then, Scott will remain in our many happy memories and in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant House at http://www.covenanthouse.org in his memory or Firestone Pak Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund in his name.
The Schlup Pucak Funeral Home is honored to serve the Draper family. Messages and memoires of Scott can be shared at schluppucakfh.com.
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Adrienne Pender Adkind
December 19, 2023
Scott is my nephew, a kind, generous, loving soul who had an amazing sense of humour and a zest for life experienced by few. Easy to love and easy to return love he will never be forgotten and live in the hearts and memories of everyone who knew and loved him. Babysitting him when he was little was a joy, a barrel of laughs. I love you Scot.
Adrienne Pender Adkins
April 4, 2019
Rest in Peace beautiful spirit. Loved you bunches dear nephew. Condolences to Scott's family and friends.
Diane Olive
January 4, 2019
I just learned that Scott passed away. I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, and uncle. I assisted Scott with the children's choir and grew to love him as a brother. My own brother was only 3 years older than Scott but I lost him in a car accident when he was 19. Scott was a caring and loving person who had such a great musical gift. He had a wonderful sense of humor, also. I know he will be missed very much by everyone who knew him. I will be praying for your family as you adjust to life without your precious Scott.
Maureen Gringle
December 30, 2018
Dear Kim and Scott's loving parents, I will be praying for you in days to come. John 14 gives the Believer many precious promises. I needed those as my parents went to Heaven. Please let me know on Facebook if I can do anything. Under Maureen Rose Gringle
Al Eichelberger
December 29, 2018
Scott and I were friend in elementary school. We didn't see each other much after that at Kent/Garfield. I am very sorry to hear of his passing and hope that his family take take some comfort by remembering the beautiful music he created and the gentle soul that he had.
Frederick "Chip" Bryant
December 27, 2018
The world lost a beautiful soul. I had the pleasure of knowing Scott throughout our school years first at Roswell Kent and then at Central-Hower. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and sympathy goes out to the family. RIP Scott!
Kim Maglione-Zeman
December 25, 2018
My sympathies to the friends and family of Scott. We were friends back in the day at school. RIP
The Staff & Families of Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home
December 25, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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